it seemed good to me also, having closely followed all things from the very first, to write it to you in orderly fashion, most excellent Theophilus,

that you may know the certainty of the words which you were told.

but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.

These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;