Instruct with Great Patience
Scriptural argument compelling Christians to debate at all times

For those moments when scripture-based Christians try to back out or give up on someone, saying things like "Let's leave this until later", or "I don't want to talk about it" when asked difficult questions. These versus are useful when Christians make assertions "This is so!" without really providing any proper information apart from exclamations, or when they get provocative or abusive:

"Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behaviour in Christ may be ashamed of their slander."

1 Peter 3:15-16 (NIV)

"Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage - with great patience and careful instruction"

2 Timothy 4:2 (NIV)