A Defence Of The Bible

The heavens declare the glory of God.

Psalm 19:1

The Bible is infallible and inerrant;
we can trust it with our lives.

The Bible is intellectually credible
and historically defensible.

The Bible is an account of actual history.

A good rule of thumb;
People who attack the Bible are always wrong.

The Bible is the only standard of moral values.

History has shown that the Bible’s Ten Commandments
are the best set of rules for a society to live by.

The Bible was the basis for the Magna Carta
which was written by the church
and signed by the king in London in 1215.

The Bible was the basis for the American Constitution.

Only the Bible has prophesies that have been shown
to have been 100% correct.

The Bible was the first book to be printed by
Johannes Gutenberg after he invented the
movable type printing press.

The Bible is undisputed best-seller of all time.
Best estimates put the total number of Bibles printed
to be in excess of 4 billion.

The Bible has been translated into in excess of
2,000 language groups which cover over 90%
of the world’s population.

The Gospel Message

Everyone is a sinner; there are no exceptions (Ecclesiastes 7:20; 1 John 1:8-10; Romans 3:23).
The punishment for sin is death, both physical and spiritual (Genesis 2:17; Romans 6:23; James 1:15). Spiritual death is a separation from God (Genesis 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2) also called the Second death (Revelation 21:8).
God came to earth and lived in the form of Jesus the Christ, the Second Person of the Trinity, and died both physically (John 19:30) and spiritually (Matthew 27:46) and in doing so, paid the penalty for the sins of all people.
All people who accept Christ’s gift by believing, and are committed to Him, will not die spiritually (Romans 8:10) but will be alive with Him for all eternity (John 3:16, 5:24; Acts 16:31; Romans 10:9; Ephesians 2:8-9).

Steps to becoming a Christian

Admit your need of forgiveness
If we claim to be without sin we are only fooling ourselves and the truth is not in us.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins. (1 John 1:8-9)
Believe in Jesus Christ
Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. (Romans 10:13)
Commit yourself to God
Seek God’s will in all you do and he will show you which path to take. (Proverbs 3:6)

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This is a biblical apologetic website that provides information which supports the fact that the Bible is true and can be trusted. It equips Christians with reasons as to why they can believe the Bible and will equip them to defend it.
Dr Gary Baxter holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry and has studied the Bible for over 30 years. He is a speaker, author and preacher.

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Luke has been attacked for giving people titles that did not exist, but are his detractors correct?

The Bible’s Perspective on Current Social Issues

God has given us His Holy Word, the Bible. Its directives are for our benefit and for the benefit of the society in which we live.

Leonardo da Vinci; did he sketch a dinosaur?

We are constantly told that dinosaurs died out 65 million years ago, but did Leonardo da Vinci sketch one?

Mary, Young Woman or Virgin?

The Hebrew word used in Isaiah 7:14 is; הָעַלְמָ֗ה (hā·‘al·māh), which is Strong’s Hebrew 5959 and is defined as: a young woman, virgin. So, some Bibles use young woman and some use virgin. What’s the problem? Plenty!

Daniel’s Prophesy of 70 Weeks

This gives exactly 173,880 days, which reveals the extreme accuracy of Daniel’s prophecy and the reliability of scripture.

The Elephantine Papyri Confirm the Books of Ezra and Nehemiah

Again and again archaeology has confirmed the accuracy of the Bible. On this occasion, the Elephantine papyri authentithicated the books of Ezra and Nehemiah by the names of prominent people and, the Aramaic language used in the book of Ezra,

The Purple Dye of the Bible Found

The recent discovery of material dyed purple from a murex sea snail enables us to lay eyes on the exact shad of purple that was used in the tabernacle, temple and priestly garments.

The Importance of the Septuagint

It can be concluded that the Septuagint was important for preparing Greek speaking/writing Jews and God-fearing Gentiles for understanding the Old Testament and its fulfillment in Christ.

Gallio Inscription Confirms the Bible and Dates Paul

The Gallio Inscription is an important artifact which not only confirms that Gallio was the prefect of Achaia based in Corinth at the time of Paul, but also, the inscription is a precise chronological anchor for the book of Acts which places Paul in Corinth in AD 52.

The Struggle for the Bible’s English Translation

The struggle to have the Bible in the English translation has been long and painful. Now, Best estimates put the number of English Bibles printed, at around four billion. Just recently, the Bible has been translated into 700 complete languages.

Antiochus Epiphanese the Devil’s Disciple

Jesus referred to Daniel’s mention of the “abomination that causes desolation” when He warned about a future event which will be a sign of the end of the age. But the reference in Daniel was fulfilled by Antiochus Epiphanes. The one event can be carried out by different people at different times.

Who Created God?

Introduction When I tell people that it was God who created everything, they often respond with; then, who created God? As if somehow, that brings the conversation to a close…

Anniversaries

Two important anniversaries to Christians cannot be allowed to pass by without comment.

The Acta Pilati

This document has come to light recently, and it confirms Jesus’ crucifixion, His death, and His resurrection. It was written before the gospels, the epistles (letters) and most likely before Peter preached at Pentecost. It was written by Pontius Pilate to Tiberius Caesar to explain the events which took place in Jerusalem under his jurisdiction.

Why I Think This Site Will Benefit You

Material is presented in the Resources page and contains topics like; A summary of the Bible in less than 1,000 words, The Bible on social issues, The Bible or the Koran only one can be true & 15 Questions for Evolutionists. I post a Blog about every two weeks covering a range of topics which are consistent with the theme of apologetics and an occasional social comment. There is a series on why evolution is impossible; another regarding evidence of Noah’s Flood and others will follow that show archaeological and broader scientific evidence which supports the integrity of the Bible. You may subscribe to it on this page. There are no copy right restrictions and all material can be printed or downloaded and may be used, but please acknowledge its source.
Available also, is my book; A Defence of the Bible (see Book page) and booklets are available for purchase in English and other languages (see Shop page).

3 Comments. Leave new

Richard
May 30, 2019 5:32 am

Please clarify. I bought your second edition of a defence of the bible and your footnote 133 page 56 refers to romans 20:1. The book of romans does not have chapter 20.
Thanks and regards

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- Gary Baxter
  June 5, 2019 4:33 pm
  
  Thank you for your comment Richard. You are correct, the reference should be to Romans 1:20. It has been corrected for the next printing.
  
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Richard
May 30, 2019 5:37 am

I purchased your book a defence of the bible and it the footnote 133 on page 56 refers to romans 20:1. The book of romans does not have chapter 20. Please clarify
Thanks and regards

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