"Always Be Prepared To Give An Answer"

What 1 Peter 3:15 Means

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. 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. 1 Peter 3:15

Are the words “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone” meant to instruct the believer to become an expert in apologetics? Are we to have well…