As evangelicals we hear much about being “pro-life.” I’ve struggled to understand exactly what that means. Does it mean that we are simply anti-abortion, or does it mean something more? Yes, I take a firm stand against abortion, but that cannot be the extent of holding the pro-life position. Not only must we stand against [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Politics’
February 16, 2009
Great Quote
I have greatly struggled how to apply New Testament principles to our current political system. To that end, here is a great quote from Tim Keller’s Ministries of Mercies: The Call of the Jericho Road:
Love cannot be only expressed through talk, but through word and deed (1 John 3:17). While accomplishing that task, Francis Schaeffer [...]
January 27, 2009
Brothers, Blow the Trumpet for the Unborn
As I mentioned earlier, I read John Piper’s, “Brothers, we are NOT Professionals” every January. Today’s reading is, “Brothers, Blow the Trumpet for the Unborn.” Piper closes this chapter by suggesting five things pastors should call their local churches to do in regards to standing for life and against abortion:
First, submit yourselves to God. Draw [...]
