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

Did the Apostle Peter go to Rome?

The writings of the early church leave no doubt as to whether Peter spent his final years in Rome or not.

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 Oldest Hebrew Script ever Discovered Supports Moses’ Writings

The Bible states at the start, that it is a written account (Genesis 5:1) and this discovery of the earliest Hebrew writing showed it to be alphabetic and available to be used for this purpose.

Noah’s Flood part 3

Sedimentary rock is formed by the laying down of sediments by water. These sediments are …

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!

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.

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.

Common expressions that originated from the Bible

The Bible was so much a part of people’s lives that many of the expressions it contained, became a common part of speech. As shown, some going back to Wycliffe’s Bible of 1382.

Was Jesus totally naked when He was crucified?

Most paintings of the crucified Jesus show Him wearing a loincloth, but was this true?

Ten Reasons to Believe the Bible

The Bible has been under attack from the time the first documents were written and in recent years the attack has become …

Gay Marriage? What the Bible says about Homosexuality

Homosexuality, the practice and thought is condemned by God as it is a violation of His original …

Jehoiachin’s Ration Tablets

The Bible states that the Judean king Jehoiachin was taken captive by the Babylonians but later released and placed in a position of honour and supplied with daily rations. This seemingly incongruous situation has been confirmed by archaeology.

God Spoke Everything into Existence from Nothing

The statement; “In the beginning, God created the heavens and earth” is intellectually credible and the only rational explanation for the existence of the cosmos and life.

Thank God for Augustine

Between Paul and Luther, the church had no one of greater moral and spiritual stature than Augustine.

Assyrian King Confirms Scripture

Scripture is continually being confirmed by archaeological discoveries. The writing on theTaylor and the other two prisms by an Assyrian king, runs parallel to that of scripture.

Louis Zamperini

From an Olympic competitor to a brutally treated prisoner of war, to a drunkard racked by post-war nightmares to a new life in Christ free from his tormentors; all in the remarkable life of Louis Zamperini.

Social Comment 3; Is Gay the New Black?

This question, which is circulating in the United States, is being put forward as a positive statement, in other words; we have stopped/reduced racial discrimination, now we must stop/reduce discrimination of homosexuals. But are the two equivalent? Does one naturally follow the other?

The Fidelity of Mark’s Gospel

The evidence for the fact that Mark wrote his gospel after hearing Peter talk about his eyewitness experiences with Jesus and being part of Jesus’ earthly ministry and that this took place in Rome during the latter part of Peter’s life, is very strong.

Noah’s flood part 1

Of all the parts of scripture, it is Noah’s Flood that has come in for some of the most criticism. So…

Assyria, Nineveh and Jonah Part 2

The account of the events recorded in the Book of Jonah seem to be almost an enigma, it on its own. Biblical critics love to attack the Bible through it. But when its events are analysed with respect to history, everything falls into place.

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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