Six Preconditions for Apologetics

But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord, always being prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that is within you... 1 Peter 3:15

1. Say “no” to neutrality. Wear your faith on your sleeve.
2. Say "yes" to the truth.
3. Renounce autonomy.
4. Bring every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.
5. Depend upon the Holy Spirit: use the means he will use to convict, and convince, namely God's Word.
6. Begin with real common ground which unbelievers have with believers, namely the fact of God.