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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Hard Evidence for Jesus’ Earthly Ministry

There have always been doubters of the authenticity of the Bible. Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. During the last 25 years many evidences of the the people, places and events have come to light, disproving the naysayers while confirming the authenticity of the Bible.

Pontius Pilate: more evidence

Archaeology has provided a deeper insight into the character of the man used by God to play a major role in releasing people from the chains which once bound them.

No Arms No Legs No worries: Nick Vujicic

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A Faithful Servant

A faithful servant, an unknown preacher, changed the face of Victorian England with a ten minute sermon to 12-15 people, showing that God can and will use anybody or situation to bring about His purposes.

Daniel’s detailed and accurate prophecies

Because Daniel’s prophecies were so detailed and accurate, liberal scholars say the book must have been written no earlier than the second century BC. However, the weight of evidence is against such a proposal.

Where did Cain get his wife from?

Only three of Adam and Eve’s children are mentioned; Cain Abel and Seth. Cain moves to another land after he kills Abel and marries, so where did his wife come from?

Creeds, their importance

The great advantage of a creed is that it is a clear statement of belief that can be committed to memory. It can be recited in an instant and a heresy can be compared with it on the spot.

Did Adam and Eve go to heaven when they died?

The Bible does not say specially that Adam and Eve when to heaven when they died, so we can’t be dogmatic.

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.

Easter – Lindt Chocolate is Halal Free

Since the nineteen eighties, Muslims have been charging food suppliers to pay for the privilege of having the halal symbol…

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.

Jesus’ Gift to Peter and his Fishing Partners

This miracle of Jesus is easy to skip over and to not realise the full extent of His blessing. But as this article shows, Jesus’ gift was enormous.

First Century Synagogues Found; Scripture Confirmed

First century synagogues have been found. People who are so willing to seize any opportunity to bring the Bible into doubt have been shown to be wrong again.

The European Union must disintegrate because Daniel said so

The accuracy of Daniel’s prophecy is astonishing. Remember the Rule of Thumb; Bible critics are always wrong.

Darkness came over the land

“In that day” declares the Sovereign LORD, “I will make the sun go down at noon and darken the earth in broad daylight.” Amos 9:8

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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