"The Bible is outdated and doesn't apply to us today"

That is one of the main criticisms I hear many secularists make today. "The Bible was written thousands of years ago, I don't want an old book governing my life". I partially am glad when I hear an unbeliever say this because I know that anyone, including the most devout of Christians and the most battle hardened atheists, know that the Bible certainly does apply to us today. If someone does not see how the Bible applies to us modern day it has to be simply out of ignorance of what is in the Bible. This is a somewhat good sign because here is your opportunity to show them the relevance of the Bible and in turn point them to Christ!

To begin with, anyone who says the Bible doesn't apply to us today, simply doesn't make the connection between the majority of our laws and the Bible. Here are a few examples of modern day law that is a reflection of what the Bible teaches. Let's start with a few things that are deemed illegal under both the gov't law and Biblical law. Murder, stealing, rape, racial slavery, false representation, burglary, polygamy, incest, bestiality and so much more. Those are just a few examples of how Biblical law is applicable to modern day society. Furthermore, there are a few other society implemented morals that are derived specifically from the Bible such as: the golden rule (Mat 7:12), loving your enemies (Mat 5:44) not falsely judging (Mat 7:1-5), and helping the needy (Deuteronomy 15:11). I could give you so many other examples of the Bible influencing our society. In fact, most of these, atheist secularists would agree are good for society! So even the most ardent atheist knows that at least certain parts of the Bible have been used to greatly improve society. Not to mention that our natural rights endowed to us by our creator which is established in the declaration of independence and the constitution derive from God, and if we look at our founder's faith its a clear conclusion that it is the Biblical God.

So its crystal clear that the Bible does indeed still apply to society, unless someone really thinks murder should be legal or the golden rule is bad? Furthermore, use this as an opportunity to point to the Holy inspiration of Scripture that separates itself from all other religions. Most importantly though, use this to lead them to the Cross for a very real God whom influences our society even today, wants a relationship with that person.