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The Bible’s answer. The Bible does not use the word “abortion” in the sense of an induced expulsion of a human fetus. However, many Bible verses provide God’s view of human life, including that of an unborn child. Life is a gift from God. ( Genesis 9:6; Psalm 36:9) He considers all life to be precious, including the life of a child in ...
- Should Christians Use Birth Control
Neither did any of Jesus’ disciples issue any such...
- Abortion—What the Bible Says
Magazines. Awake! | No. 1 2017. READ IN. A wise woman...
- Abortion
Deliberately induced abortion simply to avoid the birth of...
- Should Christians Use Birth Control
Magazines. Awake! | No. 1 2017. READ IN. A wise woman respects her conscience. THE BIBLE’S VIEWPOINT. Abortion. Tens of millions of unborn babies are deliberately aborted each year —a number that exceeds the population of many countries. A personal choice or a question of morality? WHAT PEOPLE SAY.
The Bible’s answer. The Bible does not use the word “abortion” in the sense of an induced expulsion of a human fetus. However, many Bible verses provide God’s view of human life, including that of an unborn child. Life is a gift from God. ( Genesis 9:6; Psalm 36:9) He considers all life to be precious, including the life of a child in ...
- 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?Deliberately induced abortion simply to avoid the birth of an unwanted child is the willful taking of human life. How should the Source of human life affect our view of this matter? Acts 17:28: “By him [God] we have life and move and exist.”. Ps. 36:9: “With you [Jehovah God] is the source of life.”.
What Does the Bible Say About Abortions? That is what a couple in Argentina asked a woman visiting them, since they knew she was well-acquainted with the Bible. The couple wanted to know if God considered an abortion to be proper.
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS. In God’s eyes, life —especially human life— is sacred. (Genesis 9:6; Psalm 36:9) This principle applies to a baby growing in the womb, a place designed by God to be a safe haven for a developing child. “You kept me screened off in my mother’s womb,” said a Bible writer.
