The Greek word apologia means "to give a reasoned defense for what you believe to be true." It is used 19 times in the new Testament. 1 Peter 3:15 (Amplified) is one such instance.

"But in your hearts set Christ apart as holy [and acknowledge Him] as Lord. Always be ready to give a logical defense (apologia) to anyone who asks you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully"

We, as followers of Christ, are mandated to defend our faith in every area. This section is dedicated to answering the questions of many as to the authenticity of our faith as Christians. Though it will not give detailed answers, it will attempt to convey some core truths about Christianity.

Who wrote the Bible?

The Bible itself tells us that God is its author. He inspired men to write as He gave them utterance. The Bible is composed of 39 Old Testament books written in Hebrew and 27 New Testament books written in Greek over a period of about 1600 years by over 40 writers; 30 Old Testament writers, and 10 New Testament writers.

The Bible is an amazing composition of God’s communications to man through man, recorded by authors of different backgrounds from different cultures and time periods. They range from fishermen, farmers, and shepherds to doctors and kings; with diverse personalities, emotions, languages, vocabulary, literary styles, and educational levels who all agree in theme and facts.

The Bible proves its divinity in the miracles which followed every prophet of the Old Testament and every Apostle and believer of the New Testament. Wherever God’s word was spoken, signs and wonders backed it up. When Moses, sent of the Lord to Pharaoh, commanded, “Let my people go” (Exodus 5:1), the Lord followed His message with many miracles throughout Egypt. When Korah rebelled against Moses, the Lord validated His prophet by bringing immediate judgment on Korah and all his followers. When Peter, Paul and all the other apostles spoke life unto those who had died as recorded in the New Testament -- they rose again. Jesus Christ also validated Himself with many miracles seen by multitudes and witnessed by those who believed like John the Disciple, “But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him” (John 12:37), and those who did not, like Nicodemus…”for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.” (John 3:2). Jesus Christ even challenged all not to believe Him unless they witnessed the miracles that proved His claim. “Do not believe me unless I do what my Father does.” (John 10:37) No other book claiming to be of divine origin records the workings of miracles like the Bible.

The Bible has survived through time, weather, opposition, and persecution like no other book and is unquestionably the world's all-time bestseller with an estimated 2 billion copies in print. It validates itself as being of divine origin in the hundreds of prophesies that have been prophesied in the Old Testament and fulfilled in the New Testament, most notably those concerning the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Three such prophesies are Christ would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2, Mt 2:1,6, Lk 2:4,11,15). Christ would be born of a virgin (Isa 7:14, Lk 1:27, Rev 12:5). He would be crucified with two thieves (Isa 53:9,12, Mk 15:27-28, Jn 19:18). Jesus Christ Himself endorsed the Old Testament in the many scripture references He made throughout the four gospels in the New Testament. One of the many references is John 7:19 “Has not Moses given you the law? Yet not one of you keeps the law. Why are you trying to kill me?” The New Testament itself proves its divine origins by the thousands recorded in the book of Acts who were saved and filled with the Holy Spirit on hearing and believing the message of Gospels. They went on to preach the message, performing many miracles in the name of Jesus. The New Testament continues to be validated to this day by the personal testimonies of the millions who are still being saved throughout the world upon hearing the same message, and performing supernatural miracles in the name of Jesus to confirm their salvation and the divinity of the Word.