Abortion

We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image. Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life.

We believe abortion is sin in all cultures and for all generations.  The Scripture is clear that God does not decrease the sanctity of life regarding an unborn child.   Birth does not create life, but manifests a life already created at conception.  The life of the unborn child in the mother is just as sacred as the life of the born child.    The Scripture is clear that God creates life.  We did not make ourselves, but God made us (Psalm 100:3; 139:13-16).  Abortion is that murderous intervention on the part of humans which kills the life God fashioned.  God’s Word, the Bible, addresses this clearly as Exodus 20:13 states, “You shall not murder.”   God hates abortion (Proverbs 6:16-17). 

A key Greek word proving that God does not differentiate between an unborn child and a born child is “brephos.”  Brephos is defined as a breathing, nursing infant or baby (Luke 2:12, 16; 18:15).  But the same exact word is also used to denote an “unborn” babe (Luke 1:41, 44).  Thus, God equates an unborn babe with a newborn child by using the same precise word as a description of both, brephos.  The mother, father, nor anyone else has the right in the sight of God to terminate the life of the unborn child.

  A person who has participated in an abortion is not beyond the full forgiveness of God. The Bible reveals that God has forgiven people for grievous sins, including murder. When a Christian who was involved in some capacity regarding an abortion sincerely and honestly agrees with God (confesses their sin) that they have sinned against Him, and desires Jesus to be the Lord of their lifestyle, God fully forgives (1John 1:9; Psalm 32:1-2,5).

  If the person involved in an abortion has not yet trusted Jesus as Savior and Lord, their need is to surrender their heart and life to the Lord Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of their sin, and to follow Christ as Lord and Savior.  This results in salvation and eternal life (Romans 10:10-13). The Lord’s church must have a clear and biblical position that stands against abortion.  Our political environment and culture increasingly support abortion. This grieves God.