It’s A Life!

2004060

Topic # 1738

Introduction:

Since abortion was legalized, over 40 million abortions have been performed in this country. For perspective, consider the number of dead in six major wars (Rev., Civil, WWI &II, Korean, Vietnam): 1,160,591. Over half of all abortions are performed on women under the age of 25. Why is this topic important? What does the Bible say?

I. Controlling the Language.

A. Controlling the language of an argument can have a numbing effect upon others.

1. Example – language has changed from homosexual to gay; manner of political correctness ie, sanitation engineer.

2. Same is especially true when it comes to abortion.

B. Those in the womb are no longer referred to as “children” but rather “viable tissue mass,” “fetus,” etc.

1. Bible uses same word to describe both born & unborn children.

2. OT Ben (Bane) – Gen. 25:21-22; 37:3

3. NT Brephos – Lk. 1:44; 2:16

4. In what man calls a fetus, embryo or viable tissue mass, God says it’s a child!

II. There Is Life Before Birth.

A. An unborn baby has characteristics that make it human.

1. Has breath of life. Gen. 2:7; Lk. 1:41

2. Possesses a spirit. Eccl. 12:7; Is. 49:1; Lk. 1:15

B. Bible indicates life before birth and therefore should be respected. Ex. 21:22-25

1. Side note: We should respect all human life.

a. Extremists who kill abortion dr’s, providers, etc., are just as guilty of murder as those who perform abortions.

III. Abortion Is the Taking of Life.

A. Because there is life before birth, abortion is murder.

1. Murder – taking of innocent life.

2. Murderers – no part in the kingdom. Rev. 21:8; Prov. 6:17

a. Those associated with abortion (doctors, providers, patients, etc) are in danger of spending eternity in Hell!

B. No one has the right (regardless of personal rights) to take the life of another.

1. The issue is not about “a woman’s right to choose”; it’s about the life within.

a. President Reagan – “I have noticed that all those who are in favor of abortion were born.”

IV. Human Attributes of Babies.

A. Progression of baby’s growth.

1. At conception baby has own genes – will develop into own person.

2. 18^th – 25^th day baby’s heart begins to beat circulating its own blood supply.

3. 40^th-42^nd day brain waves can be recorded on an EEG machine.

4. 9-10 weeks baby begins to squint, swallow & move tongue.

5. 10-11 weeks all major organs present and operational.

6. 20 weeks (5months) baby can survive on its own, outside of the womb.

B. Does this sound like a blob of tissue or something with God-given breath inside?

V. A Battle of Rights

A. Issue before us is not who is control of a woman’s body or choice.

1. About saving the life within her.

a. Every human has Constitutional protected rights; Declaration of Independence

b. “Personal rights end when exercise of them could and does lead to endangering one’s own life and the lives of others (i.e. drunk driving, and drug addiction, murder, endangering another’s life through negligence).” Supreme Court Reporter , 1973

2. It is recognizing the poor choice that puts her in this situation.

a. Recognize sometimes she is not at fault (rape).

b. Statistics bear out the vast majority of abortions are performed on those who made a poor choice.

1) Dr. C Everett Koop – Former U.S. Surgeon General – “Protection of the life of the mother as an excuse for an abortion is a smoke screen. In my 36 years of pediatric surgery, I have never known of one instance where the child had to be aborted to save the life of the mother’s life. The doctor will either induce labor or perform a Caesarean section. His intention is to save the life of both the mother and the baby. The baby’s life is never willfully destroyed because the mother’s life is in danger.”

c. People don’t want to be held responsible for their promiscuity.

B. We would never allow a woman (or man) mutilate themselves or perform activities that would cause bodily harm.

1. Why do we allow the taking of a life that God has created in His image? Jn. 4:24

VI. Conclusion

A. Abortion is nothing short than the taking of innocent life and therefore sinful.

B. As disciples of our Lord we must be willing to take a stand for what is right.



It’s A Life! 2004060 Topic # 1738 Introduction: Since abortion was legalized, over 40 million abortions have been performed in this country. For perspective, consider the number of dead in six major wars (Rev., Civil, WWI &II, Korean, Vietnam): 1,160,591. Over half of all abortions are performed on women under the age of 25. Why is this topic important? What does the Bible say? I. Controlling the Language. A. Controlling the language of an argument can have a numbing effect upon others. 1. Example – language has changed from homosexual to gay; manner of political correctness ie, sanitation engineer. 2. Same is especially true when it comes to abortion. B. Those in the womb are no longer referred to as “children” but rather “viable tissue mass,” “fetus,” etc. 1. Bible uses same word to describe both born & unborn children. 2. OT Ben (Bane) – Gen. 25:21-22; 37:3 3. NT Brephos – Lk. 1:44; 2:16 4. In what man calls a fetus, embryo or viable tissue mass, God says it’s a child! II. There Is Life Before Birth. A. An unborn baby has characteristics that make it human. 1. Has breath of life. Gen. 2:7; Lk. 1:41 2. Possesses a spirit. Eccl. 12:7; Is. 49:1; Lk. 1:15 B. Bible indicates life before birth and therefore should be respected. Ex. 21:22-25 1. Side note: We should respect all human life. a. Extremists who kill abortion dr’s, providers, etc., are just as guilty of murder as those who perform abortions. III. Abortion Is the Taking of Life. A. Because there is life before birth, abortion is murder. 1. Murder – taking of innocent life. 2. Murderers – no part in the kingdom. Rev. 21:8; Prov. 6:17 a. Those associated with abortion (doctors, providers, patients, etc) are in danger of spending eternity in Hell! B. No one has the right (regardless of personal rights) to take the life of another. 1. The issue is not about “a woman’s right to choose”; it’s about the life within. a. President Reagan – “I have noticed that all those who are in favor of abortion were born.” IV. Human Attributes of Babies. A. Progression of baby’s growth. 1. At conception baby has own genes – will develop into own person. 2. 18^th – 25^th day baby’s heart begins to beat circulating its own blood supply. 3. 40^th-42^nd day brain waves can be recorded on an EEG machine. 4. 9-10 weeks baby begins to squint, swallow & move tongue. 5. 10-11 weeks all major organs present and operational. 6. 20 weeks (5months) baby can survive on its own, outside of the womb. B. Does this sound like a blob of tissue or something with God-given breath inside? V. A Battle of Rights A. Issue before us is not who is control of a woman’s body or choice. 1. About saving the life within her. a. Every human has Constitutional protected rights; Declaration of Independence b. “Personal rights end when exercise of them could and does lead to endangering one’s own life and the lives of others (i.e. drunk driving, and drug addiction, murder, endangering another’s life through negligence).” Supreme Court Reporter , 1973 2. It is recognizing the poor choice that puts her in this situation. a. Recognize sometimes she is not at fault (rape). b. Statistics bear out the vast majority of abortions are performed on those who made a poor choice. 1) Dr. C Everett Koop – Former U.S. Surgeon General – “Protection of the life of the mother as an excuse for an abortion is a smoke screen. In my 36 years of pediatric surgery, I have never known of one instance where the child had to be aborted to save the life of the mother’s life. The doctor will either induce labor or perform a Caesarean section. His intention is to save the life of both the mother and the baby. The baby’s life is never willfully destroyed because the mother’s life is in danger.” c. People don’t want to be held responsible for their promiscuity. B. We would never allow a woman (or man) mutilate themselves or perform activities that would cause bodily harm. 1. Why do we allow the taking of a life that God has created in His image? Jn. 4:24 VI. Conclusion A. Abortion is nothing short than the taking of innocent life and therefore sinful. B. As disciples of our Lord we must be willing to take a stand for what is right.