Was there a point that abortions were a punishment for sin in the Bible? Were American evangelicals largely pro-choice in the 1950s and 60s? Why didn't Jesus speak directly about abortion?

In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question around a few pro-choice arguments in Scripture and church history surrounding abortion. We look through some controversial Scriptures as well as some interesting church history to shed light on the biblical truth surrounding the topic of abortion. Our hope is that this episode is enlightening and helpful to understand more biblical context around this highly controversial topic.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Num. 5:27; Deut. 32:39; Job 1:21; Num. 16:28-35; 2 Sam. 12:13-18; Gen. 32:35; Exo. 1:5; Exo. 40:22; Num. 5:28; John 20:30-31; John 21:25; John 10:30; John 1:1-3.

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