Comments on: The Gospel in an Abortion Culture http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/ By Russell D. Moore. Russell D. Moore serves as the teaching pastor at Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky. In addition, Dr. Moore is the Dean of the School of Theology and Senior Vice President for Academic Administration at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Find sermons and other resources to help Christians engage the culture from a biblical worldview at www.russellmoore.com. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:37:59 +0000 By: Life Links 1-19-12 http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/#comment-174623 Life Links 1-19-12 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:05:31 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=8287#comment-174623 [...] Russell Moore writes about sharing the gospel in an abortion culture.: [...] [...] Russell Moore writes about sharing the gospel in an abortion culture.: [...]

]]> By: Keith Walters http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/#comment-171884 Keith Walters Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:08:36 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=8287#comment-171884 Thank you for writing a post on abortion that exhorts us to proclaim the gospel rather than a myopic exhortation towards political action. I am convinced that many evangelicals have no idea how to proclaim the gospel to the conscience, in regards to abortion, because all they hear from their local church pulpits is political drivel. We need more evangelical leaders to do what you have done here; to incite the church towards living and proclaiming the gospel. Thank you for writing a post on abortion that exhorts us to proclaim the gospel rather than a myopic exhortation towards political action. I am convinced that many evangelicals have no idea how to proclaim the gospel to the conscience, in regards to abortion, because all they hear from their local church pulpits is political drivel. We need more evangelical leaders to do what you have done here; to incite the church towards living and proclaiming the gospel.

]]> By: Abortion – Hub Post « The Beacon http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/#comment-171008 Abortion – Hub Post « The Beacon Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:25:43 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=8287#comment-171008 [...] The Gospel in an Abortion Culture (Russell Moore) [...] [...] The Gospel in an Abortion Culture (Russell Moore) [...]

]]> By: Jessica Inman http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/#comment-169956 Jessica Inman Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:41:44 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=8287#comment-169956 @yankeegospelgirl, I did not take it as a guilt trip blog entry. He is simply reminding pastors, sunday school teachers, and small group leaders that their are people among us who are guilty of having an abortion, they need to be convicted of sin, but they also need to be shown the mercy of God. @yankeegospelgirl,

I did not take it as a guilt trip blog entry. He is simply reminding pastors, sunday school teachers, and small group leaders that their are people among us who are guilty of having an abortion, they need to be convicted of sin, but they also need to be shown the mercy of God.

]]> By: The Value of Life and the Tragedy of Abortion | Redemption Church of Northridge http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/#comment-169804 The Value of Life and the Tragedy of Abortion | Redemption Church of Northridge Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:05:36 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=8287#comment-169804 [...] The Gospel in an Abortion Culture by Russel Moore (HT: Vitamin Z) [...] [...] The Gospel in an Abortion Culture by Russel Moore (HT: Vitamin Z) [...]

]]> By: anonymous http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/#comment-169769 anonymous Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:48:56 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=8287#comment-169769 This is one of the best pieces I've ever read about abortion and how the gospel applies. I'm someone who has had an abortion, experienced the forgiveness and healing of Christ, worked five years in a CPC and watched Christian girls come in who planned to abort rather than shame their families. Also many many girls who couldn't face pregnancy and delivery only to let that child go to an adoptive home, so they chose abortion. After I married we were unable to have children, but were able to adopt twice. Our children are teenagers now, the light of my life. Birthmothers who are able to release their babies for adoption have faith and love that I cannot comprehend. They are heros and mothers in a way that Solomon would have recognized. Abortion is an evil and heinous sin, and it's not a guilt trip to call it what it is. You can't heal until you face it in all of its ugliness. But God, who is rich in mercy, lavishes his grace upon the repentant, filling the heart with joy and thankfulness that cannot be fully expressed. Thank you Dr. Moore for this, and for your beautiful book Adopted for Life. You are an amazing writer who challenges and encourages me every time. This is one of the best pieces I’ve ever read about abortion and how the gospel applies. I’m someone who has had an abortion, experienced the forgiveness and healing of Christ, worked five years in a CPC and watched Christian girls come in who planned to abort rather than shame their families. Also many many girls who couldn’t face pregnancy and delivery only to let that child go to an adoptive home, so they chose abortion. After I married we were unable to have children, but were able to adopt twice. Our children are teenagers now, the light of my life. Birthmothers who are able to release their babies for adoption have faith and love that I cannot comprehend. They are heros and mothers in a way that Solomon would have recognized. Abortion is an evil and heinous sin, and it’s not a guilt trip to call it what it is. You can’t heal until you face it in all of its ugliness. But God, who is rich in mercy, lavishes his grace upon the repentant, filling the heart with joy and thankfulness that cannot be fully expressed. Thank you Dr. Moore for this, and for your beautiful book Adopted for Life. You are an amazing writer who challenges and encourages me every time.

]]> By: Treading Grain » Post Topic » The Gospel in an Abortion Culture http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/#comment-169752 Treading Grain » Post Topic » The Gospel in an Abortion Culture Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:59:25 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=8287#comment-169752 [...] Read the rest. [...] [...] Read the rest. [...]

]]> By: This and That – Sanctity of Life Sunday Edition « The Thompsonian Times http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/#comment-169628 This and That – Sanctity of Life Sunday Edition « The Thompsonian Times Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:20:34 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=8287#comment-169628 [...] The Gospel in an Abortion Culture -In your congregation this Sunday, and in the neighborhoods around you right now, there are women vulnerable to abortionist propaganda, not because they reject the church but because they’re afraid they ‘ll lose the church. Pregnant young women are scared they will scandalize church people when they start to show, so they keep it secret. Parents are fearful their pregnant daughter, or their son’s pregnant girlfriend, will prompt the rest of the congregation to see them as bad families.  As they keep all of this secret from the Body of Christ, many of them fall prey to the false gospel of the abortion clinic. “We can take care of this for you,” these people say. “And it will all go away.” – Russell Moore [...] [...] The Gospel in an Abortion Culture -In your congregation this Sunday, and in the neighborhoods around you right now, there are women vulnerable to abortionist propaganda, not because they reject the church but because they’re afraid they ‘ll lose the church. Pregnant young women are scared they will scandalize church people when they start to show, so they keep it secret. Parents are fearful their pregnant daughter, or their son’s pregnant girlfriend, will prompt the rest of the congregation to see them as bad families.  As they keep all of this secret from the Body of Christ, many of them fall prey to the false gospel of the abortion clinic. “We can take care of this for you,” these people say. “And it will all go away.” – Russell Moore [...]

]]> By: Tobby E. Smith http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/#comment-169544 Tobby E. Smith Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:03:55 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=8287#comment-169544 @yankeegospelgirl, are you trying to guilt trip someone for guilt tripping . . . it's a little inconsistent. Also, Dr. Moore is simply applying the Gospel to a sensitive issue. The Gospel is not simply abstract truths that hit believers in the ears, but it moves them to take action. @yankeegospelgirl, are you trying to guilt trip someone for guilt tripping . . . it’s a little inconsistent. Also, Dr. Moore is simply applying the Gospel to a sensitive issue. The Gospel is not simply abstract truths that hit believers in the ears, but it moves them to take action.

]]> By: This Week At Desiring Virtue | Desiring Virtue http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/#comment-169539 This Week At Desiring Virtue | Desiring Virtue Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:45:13 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=8287#comment-169539 [...] The Gospel in an Abortion Culture [...] [...] The Gospel in an Abortion Culture [...]

]]> By: Nathaniel Simmons http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/#comment-169482 Nathaniel Simmons Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:05:35 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=8287#comment-169482 That was a great reminder. Thanks for the wise counsel. That was a great reminder. Thanks for the wise counsel.

]]> By: Gianna http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/#comment-169438 Gianna Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:25:36 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=8287#comment-169438 So so so true. This is so vital. Many people don't know how to offer mercy because offering mercy looks like you are condoning the behavior. This is what I used to think. Now, I'm wondering, how do I offer mercy? How does it begin? And I don't think the answer is prayer. I think we need to pray for these hurting people; pray for compassion and understanding and for the peace of God to flood their souls. But how do we offer it? How do we become Jesus' hands and feet? So so so true.
This is so vital.
Many people don’t know how to offer mercy because offering mercy looks like you are condoning the behavior. This is what I used to think.
Now, I’m wondering, how do I offer mercy? How does it begin?
And I don’t think the answer is prayer. I think we need to pray for these hurting people; pray for compassion and understanding and for the peace of God to flood their souls.
But how do we offer it? How do we become Jesus’ hands and feet?

]]> By: BENJAMIN AMPONSAH http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/#comment-169436 BENJAMIN AMPONSAH Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:16:18 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=8287#comment-169436 pastor moore may GOD bless u an strengthing u i know wth dis topic those who do de abortion wil stop thank u veri much an may GOD continue 2 gve u de word GOD is abt 2 do somethin different in ur lyf believe me it wil all come 2 past stay bless pastor moore may GOD bless u an strengthing u i know wth dis topic those who do de abortion wil stop thank u veri much an may GOD continue 2 gve u de word GOD is abt 2 do somethin different in ur lyf believe me it wil all come 2 past stay bless

]]> By: Links of the Week « My World http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/#comment-169434 Links of the Week « My World Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:05:17 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=8287#comment-169434 [...] Moore on The gospel in an abortion culture. Advertisement GA_googleAddAttr("AdOpt", "1"); GA_googleAddAttr("Origin", "other"); [...] [...] Moore on The gospel in an abortion culture. Advertisement GA_googleAddAttr(”AdOpt”, “1″); GA_googleAddAttr(”Origin”, “other”); [...]

]]> By: Life Issues | Gentle Reformation http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/#comment-169403 Life Issues | Gentle Reformation Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:16:08 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=8287#comment-169403 [...] The Gospel in an Abortion Culture – Brought to my attention on Tim Challies‘ site, this message by Russell Moore exhorts pastors to be more careful not to preach past the people in the pews when addressing this issue. [...] [...] The Gospel in an Abortion Culture – Brought to my attention on Tim Challies‘ site, this message by Russell Moore exhorts pastors to be more careful not to preach past the people in the pews when addressing this issue. [...]

]]> By: Russ Mason http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/#comment-169402 Russ Mason Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:13:36 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=8287#comment-169402 These women and unborn children are made in the image and likeness of God. Sadly, many women are tricked by abortion clinics into believing that their unborn child is simply a "blob of tissue". It is remarkable how quickly and distinctly a child forms within the womb. The best way to educate people about an unborn human life is by continually teaching & preaching about our spiritual identity, the value of human life, and the intricacies of our inception as found in Psalm 139 and elsewhere throughout the Scriptures. For women who have already had an abortion, we should do as Jesus did; offer loving forgiveness, mercy, and grace while helping these women to walk victoriously into their futures and God-ordained destinies. As the author mentioned, people's consciences already testify to their wrongdoing. We do not need to condemn people but rather lovingly teach them the truth about God's holiness and His jealous affection for us to also be holy and so in love with Him that we do not sin because of law, but because of our fierce devotion to our Heavenly Father who so graciously gave us life and the chance to live for Him. "You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it." Psalm 139:13-14 NLT These women and unborn children are made in the image and likeness of God. Sadly, many women are tricked by abortion clinics into believing that their unborn child is simply a “blob of tissue”. It is remarkable how quickly and distinctly a child forms within the womb. The best way to educate people about an unborn human life is by continually teaching & preaching about our spiritual identity, the value of human life, and the intricacies of our inception as found in Psalm 139 and elsewhere throughout the Scriptures. For women who have already had an abortion, we should do as Jesus did; offer loving forgiveness, mercy, and grace while helping these women to walk victoriously into their futures and God-ordained destinies. As the author mentioned, people’s consciences already testify to their wrongdoing. We do not need to condemn people but rather lovingly teach them the truth about God’s holiness and His jealous affection for us to also be holy and so in love with Him that we do not sin because of law, but because of our fierce devotion to our Heavenly Father who so graciously gave us life and the chance to live for Him.
“You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.” Psalm 139:13-14 NLT

]]> By: The most common adult surgical procedure « Strengthened by Grace http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/#comment-169394 The most common adult surgical procedure « Strengthened by Grace Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:02:59 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=8287#comment-169394 [...] “The Gospel in an Abortion Culture.” Advertisement GA_googleAddAttr("AdOpt", "1"); GA_googleAddAttr("Origin", "other"); [...] [...] “The Gospel in an Abortion Culture.” Advertisement GA_googleAddAttr(”AdOpt”, “1″); GA_googleAddAttr(”Origin”, “other”); [...]

]]> By: The Gospel in an Abortion Culture | A Modern Puritan http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/#comment-169390 The Gospel in an Abortion Culture | A Modern Puritan Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:02:01 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=8287#comment-169390 [...] D. Moore, January 19, 2012, Complements of:  http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/ Like this:LikeBe the first to like this [...] [...] D. Moore, January 19, 2012, Complements of:  http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/ Like this:LikeBe the first to like this [...]

]]> By: The Gospel in an Abortion Culture | A Modern Puritan http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/#comment-169389 The Gospel in an Abortion Culture | A Modern Puritan Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:00:59 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=8287#comment-169389 [...] D. Moore, January 19, 2012, Complements of: http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/ Like this:LikeBe the first to like this [...] [...] D. Moore, January 19, 2012, Complements of: http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/ Like this:LikeBe the first to like this [...]

]]> By: Life Links 1-19-12 | FavStocks http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/#comment-169345 Life Links 1-19-12 | FavStocks Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:13:06 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=8287#comment-169345 [...] Russell Moore writes about sharing the gospel in an abortion culture.: [...] [...] Russell Moore writes about sharing the gospel in an abortion culture.: [...]

]]> By: yankeegospelgirl http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/#comment-169309 yankeegospelgirl Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:26:32 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=8287#comment-169309 You seem to be trying to guilt-trip Christians for not helping young women who get pregnant out of wedlock, thereby "driving" them to hide their pregnancy and abort. It's funny, but I have Christian friends even right in my own town who work hard at a crisis pregnancy center right across the street from the abortion clinic. Guilt-tripping is not one of my favorite things. To say the least. You seem to be trying to guilt-trip Christians for not helping young women who get pregnant out of wedlock, thereby “driving” them to hide their pregnancy and abort. It’s funny, but I have Christian friends even right in my own town who work hard at a crisis pregnancy center right across the street from the abortion clinic.

Guilt-tripping is not one of my favorite things. To say the least.

]]> By: Matt Woodley http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/#comment-169230 Matt Woodley Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:51:10 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=8287#comment-169230 As usual an insightful, provocative, prophetic article. Thanks for addressing this issue with so much honesty and compassion. May preachers take this to heart and preach both God's righteous judgment and his amazing grace. Matt Woodley, PreachingToday.com As usual an insightful, provocative, prophetic article. Thanks for addressing this issue with so much honesty and compassion. May preachers take this to heart and preach both God’s righteous judgment and his amazing grace.

Matt Woodley, PreachingToday.com

]]> By: John Davis http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/#comment-169226 John Davis Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:39:54 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=8287#comment-169226 Thanks so much, Dr. Moore. I'm preaching on this topic this upcoming Sunday for the very first time and I think I may have forgotten about speaking to the heavy consciences of those who have participated in this or been affected by this in the past. This will greatly help my sermon! Thanks so much, Dr. Moore. I’m preaching on this topic this upcoming Sunday for the very first time and I think I may have forgotten about speaking to the heavy consciences of those who have participated in this or been affected by this in the past. This will greatly help my sermon!

]]> By: First Links — 1.19.12 » First Thoughts | A First Things Blog http://www.russellmoore.com/2012/01/19/the-gospel-in-an-abortion-culture/#comment-169221 First Links — 1.19.12 » First Thoughts | A First Things Blog Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:34:14 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=8287#comment-169221 [...] The Gospel in the Abortion Culture Russell Moore, Moore to the Point [...] [...] The Gospel in the Abortion Culture Russell Moore, Moore to the Point [...]

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