Calvary Church
Abortion
Main Idea: In this message we’ll endeavor to gain a Biblical view of abortion without condemning those who have had an abortion or been a part of the process.
Locations & Times
Calvary Church
4700 53rd St, Moline, IL 61265, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
Six Questions About the Abortion Topic
1. When Does LIFE Begin?
1. When Does LIFE Begin?
A. The Bible establishes that God RECOGNIZES a person in the womb before he or she is born.
B. Murder is an ABOMINATION in the sight of God because it is the unauthorized killing of a being made in God’s own image.
2. What Quality of Life Mandates PRESERVATION?
A. The question could be put like this: Has the fetus gained a QUALITY of life worthy of PRESERVATION?
B. These questions only lead to some sort of genetic ELITISM and should not even be asked.
C. From the same mouth that says we must PROTECT the homeless, the penniless, animals and the environment comes words which speak of KILLING an unborn human!
D. The RESULT of the desire for "abortion-on-demand" is homicide, euthanasia, infanticide.
B. These questions only lead to some sort of genetic ELITISM and should not even be asked.
C. From the same mouth that says we must PROTECT the homeless, the penniless, animals and the environment comes words which speak of KILLING an unborn human!
D. The RESULT of the desire for "abortion-on-demand" is homicide, euthanasia, infanticide.
3. What About Cases of RAPE and/or INCEST?
A. KILLING the baby is not the answer.
B. The baby is completely INNOCENT and should not be punished for evil sexual sin.
B. The baby is completely INNOCENT and should not be punished for evil sexual sin.
4. What if the LIFE of the MOTHER is at Risk?
A. Need to Know: This DECISION is the REASON for less than one-tenth of 1% of the abortions done in the world today.
B. Far more women have an abortion for CONVENIENCE than women who have an abortion to save their own lives.
C. We serve a God who is a God of MIRACLES.
D. Over 97% of the abortions PERFORMED involve women who simply do NOT want to have a baby.
B. Far more women have an abortion for CONVENIENCE than women who have an abortion to save their own lives.
C. We serve a God who is a God of MIRACLES.
D. Over 97% of the abortions PERFORMED involve women who simply do NOT want to have a baby.
E. The life of a human being in the WOMB is WORTH every effort to allow the child to be born.
5. What Does It Mean to BELIEVE in the “SANCTITY of LIFE”?
A. The phrase reflects the belief that because people are made in God’s IMAGE, Genesis 1:26, human life has an essential WORSHIP quality that should be protected and respected at all times.
B. While God gave humanity the authority to kill and eat OTHER forms of life, Genesis 9:3, the murdering of other human beings is expressly forbidden, with the penalty being DEATH, Genesis 9:6.
C. The sanctity of life means that HUMANITY is more sacred than the rest of creation, but human life is not HOLY in the way that God is holy.
D. Violence, abuse, oppression, human trafficking, and many other evils are all VIOLATIONS of the sanctity of life.
B. While God gave humanity the authority to kill and eat OTHER forms of life, Genesis 9:3, the murdering of other human beings is expressly forbidden, with the penalty being DEATH, Genesis 9:6.
C. The sanctity of life means that HUMANITY is more sacred than the rest of creation, but human life is not HOLY in the way that God is holy.
D. Violence, abuse, oppression, human trafficking, and many other evils are all VIOLATIONS of the sanctity of life.
6. Can Someone be a CHRISTIAN and Be a Part of an ABORTION?
Talk About It
Discussion Questions:
1. Have you heard a message from a pastor on this topic before? If so, do you remember anything about the message?
2. Why do you think this topic is difficult for so many?
3. Which question on the abortion topic did you find most interesting? Why?
Next Step:
Do you feel equipped to speak to this topic from God’s point of view? If so, how might you frame it up with someone who truly wants to understand?
1. Have you heard a message from a pastor on this topic before? If so, do you remember anything about the message?
2. Why do you think this topic is difficult for so many?
3. Which question on the abortion topic did you find most interesting? Why?
Next Step:
Do you feel equipped to speak to this topic from God’s point of view? If so, how might you frame it up with someone who truly wants to understand?