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Feb 17, 2024 · And the woman shall say, ‘Amen, Amen.’ Numbers 5:19–22. Does Numbers 5:11–31 Justify Abortion? In Old Testament law, Numbers 5:11–31 presents a situation in which a husband suspects his wife of adultery, but he can’t prove it. He takes her to a priest who performs a ritual designed to prove her guilt or innocence.
Jul 25, 2022 · Yet the Hebrew and Greek equivalents of the word “abortion” do not appear in either the Old or New Testament of the Bible. That is, the topic simply is not directly mentioned. What the Bible says
- Human Life Is Unique in That God Created Us in His Image.
- The Bible Forbids Us from Shedding Innocent Blood.
- Conclusion
- Discussion Questions
In Genesis 1:26, God distinguished humans from the rest of the animal creation. Only of man did God say, “Let us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness.” He appointed man to rule over the other creatures on earth. By the way, apparently before the Flood, man was vegetarian, but after the Flood, God ordained the eating of meat (Gen. 9:3-4)...
The Bible clearly commands, “You shall not murder” (Exod. 20:13). As already mentioned, the Bible does not forbid all killing, such as in capital punishment by the government, national defense, or personal defense. But murder is forbidden. The Bible uses the phrase “innocent blood” about 20 times, and always condemns shedding innocent blood. God ch...
Much more could be said if we had time. There are other biblical arguments against abortion. There is mounting evidence that many women who choose abortion suffer severe long-term emotional and physical problems. I want to conclude by suggesting some action points. Some of these are things that every Christian can and should do. Others are things t...
Does being pro-life mean that all forms of birth control are wrong? Are some forms of birth control wrong? Why?How would you answer someone who said with reference to laws against abortion, “I don’t believe you should be able to force your religious views on others?”Should Christians practice civil disobedience to protest the current abortion practices? Give biblical support.Should Christians support “compromise” legislation, such as banning abortion except for rape, incest, or severe deformity? Why/why not?- Exodus 20:13. 13 “You shall not murder.
- Psalm 139:13-16. 13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
- Jeremiah 1:5. 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
- Numbers 5:27-28. 27 If she has made herself impure and been unfaithful to her husband, this will be the result: When she is made to drink the water that brings a curse and causes bitter suffering, it will enter her, her abdomen will swell and her womb will miscarry, and she will become a curse.
Mar 24, 2020 · Though abortion is inconsistent with the Christian worldview, some people point to a Bible passage they believe ordains abortion. Numbers 5:11–31 cites an unusual test for adultery. If a husband suspects his wife is unfaithful, he’s to bring her before a priest, where a ritual takes place to determine her guilt or innocence.
Sep 14, 2012 · The Bible doesn't talk about abortion, but it does say when a human being's life begins. Genesis 2:7 is clearest. The first human became a "living being" ( nefesh hayah, "a living breath") when God blew into its nostrils and it started to breathe. Human life begins when you start breathing, biblical writers thought. It ends when you stop.
Oct 16, 2020 · The Bible, in fact, lacks any discourse of human rights. Life is a gift from God: The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away. The debate about a right to life is not primarily concerned with the ...
