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In the Category: Practical

#32 How should lawmakers respond to abortion tourism? Magistrates bear the sword to punish evil (Romans 13:4). They must criminalize abortion within their jurisdiction, bar facilitation of out-of-state killings, and prosecute pill trafficking. No sanctua...
#33 What are ethical alternatives to IVF for infertile couples? Use means that honor the personhood of every child: medical care that heals underlying infertility without creating embryos outside of the womb or excess embryos, or that brings unnecessary risk to yo...
#35 What does church history teach about abortion in the early centuries? The early church uniformly condemned abortion. The Didache called it murder; Athanasius, Tertullian, and Basil spoke likewise. Believers rescued exposed infants and opposed child-killing as a fruit of...
#36 Should Christians support fetal heartbeat legislation? Heartbeat bills imply that life is protectable only after detection, leaving younger children unprotected. Additionally, these bills normally exempt mothers from any wrongdoing. God forbids partiality...
#38 What does Proverbs teach about rescuing preborn neighbors? Proverbs 24:11-12 commands us to rescue those being taken away to death. God sees when we shrink back. Wisdom demands active intervention—pleading, legislating justly, offering support, and risking co...
#39 How can deacons organize mercy ministry for single mothers? Deacons can organize mercy ministry for single mothers by meeting their physical and spiritual needs through coordinated, gospel-centered care. They should first assess needs within the church, mobili...
#41 What legal strategies end abortion without exceptions? Pass abolition bills that establish equal protection from conception, criminalize all intentional killing of preborn children, and remove immunity that treats mothers or abortionists differently. Reje...
#42 How can Christians discern pro-life legislation that compromises justice? Ask: Does this legislation protect every child from conception without exception? Does the bill outlaw all abortion as murder and require equal justice (Proverbs 24:11–12; Romans 13:3–4)? Does the bil...
#43 What steps should fathers take when mothers consider abortion? Repent of passivity; lovingly plead for the child's life; provide tangible support and protection; involve church shepherds; seek just legal recourse if needed. Fathers must reflect Christ's sacrifici...
#45 How do we answer claims that abortion is healthcare? We answer that claim by going back to the truth about what abortion is . Scripture and reason both reveal that abortion is the intentional killing of an innocent human being . No act that deliberately...
#46 If infants that die go to Heaven, why is abortion a problem? That question goes right to the heart of the matter, and it’s one that deserves a clear and biblical answer. First, even if every aborted child were immediately received into the presence of Christ—wh...
#49 How should church discipline address members who advocate for abortion? Christ has given the keys to the church to guard the gospel and the flock (Matthew 18:15; 1 Corinthians 5). If a member advocates for abortion, elders must warn, instruct, and call to repentance. Pers...
#50 How can Christian families plan to stand with mothers in unplanned pregnancies? Families can choose hospitality ahead of time: set aside budget, bedrooms, meals, and time to help mothers in crisis (Galatians 6:2). Coordinate with your elders so care is shepherded, not solo. Trust...
#51 How should Christians engage medical providers who perform abortions? Approach physicians with truth and sobriety: abortion is the shedding of innocent blood (Exodus 20:13; Proverbs 6:17). Appeal to their conscience and professional oath to heal, not kill. Offer the gos...
#53 How can Christians discern ethical responses to insurance plans that cover abortion? If an insurance plan funds abortion, believers must not participate in the shedding of innocent blood (Romans 1:32). Seek alternatives: opt-out riders, employer negotiations, health-share ministries,...

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