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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Other Posts

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.

Evolution, A Scientific Fact Or an Aggressive Religion

The reason why evolution is an aggressive religion is because it cannot be defended scientifically, so adherents must protect it from being examined in every way they can.

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,

Mary Magdalene, Saint or Sinner?

Mary Magdalene has been presented as both apenitant protitute and the wife of Jesus. But the Bible tells a different story.

Paths of the Sea

Matthew Maury was born in 1806 into a family whose lives were based around the Bible. Later in life he noticed the phrase “the paths of the sea” in Psalm 8:8. Believing that the Bible was true, he went looking and consequently changed sailing forever.

Two religions Two World Views

An incident occurred in southern France recently, where two men lived out their religions and in doing so, left four people dead.

Prophecies Concerning Biblical Cities; Ashkelon

Ashkelon was destroyed along with the other four Philistine cities of Gaza, Ashdod, Ekron and Gath. The house of Judah re-inhabited Ashkelon, exactly as predicted by prophecy.

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?

Naboth’s Vineyard Discovered

Strong circumstantial evidence supports the assignment of Naboth’s Vineyard to one discovered in an archaeological dig. again showing the Bible to historically accurate.

Can a Christian Based Society Recover from Moral Collapse?

Unlike previous societies that have lost their way, there appears to be no turning back and we can only look to Christ’s return.

The House of David Inscription

The stone was easily removed and when turned toward the sun, the letters were clearly visible. In their words, “It was an unforgettable moment.”

Prophecies Concerning the Messiah

Was Jesus of Nazareth the much prophesied Messiah (Greek, Christ) of the Old Testament?

Here are 60 reasons why He was and is.

15 Questions for Evolutionists

Evolutionist Professor Paul Davies admitted, “Nobody knows how a mixture of lifeless chemicals spontaneously …

Overwhelming Scientific Evidence for a Young Earth

Evolutionists say the earth is 4.5 billion years old, the Bible says a bit over 6,000 years old. What does science say? Dr Humphreys confined himself to just sixteen measurable parameters. His work is included here because it is well researched and comprehensively referenced. However, there are many more examples.

Exactly Where Was Jesus Buried?

Both the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Garden Tomb are thought to be Jesus’ tomb. Recent archaeological evidence has confirmed one.

Can the Bible Withstand the Scrutiny of Modern Science?

25 statements made in the Bible have been checked with reference to modern science. All 25 have been shown to be correct in every way. They confirm that the Bible is indeed God inspired.

Europe’s Religious Transformation from Christianity to Islam

Europe has prospered because of it Christian origins. Now Europe is declining because of its importation of Islam.

Shaftesbury, the Christian Crusader

Anthony Ashley-Cooper was born on April 28, 1801 in Mayfair, London, into wealth and privilege and yet, he became the greatest reformer for the destitute, abused, helpless, defenceless and rejected members of society of Victorian England.

Prophecies Concerning Biblical Cities; Babylon

The Greek historian Herodotus who visited Babylon at the height of its glory wrote of its size and splendor. Yet, it comprised people who reject God and worshiped idols; it was known for it decadence and depravity. The Lord speaking through Isaiah and Jeremiah in particular, and Habakkuk as well, said it would be completely obliterated and never rebuilt. These prophecies were fulfilled to the letter.

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!

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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