Abortion

In this book, Dr. R.C. Sproul employs his unique perspective as a highly experienced pastor–theologian and a trained philosopher to provide well–considered and compassionate answers to the difficult questions that attend termination of pregnancy. Dr. Sproul strives for a factual, well–reasoned approach informed by careful biblical scholarship. He considers both sides of this issue in terms of biblical teaching, civil law, and natural law. This edition includes a new foreword by Dr. George Grant and has been updated to reflect developments in the issue. Appendixes provide further background on the issue of when life begins and list sources for pro–life resources.

1. Opening Credits
2. Dedication
3. Foreword by George Grant
4. Preface
5. Part 1: Abortion: The Ethical Dilemma of Our Time | Chapter 1: A Nation Divided
6. Chapter 2: The Sanctity of Life
7. Chapter 3: The Sanctity of Life and Natural Law
8. Chapter 4: When Does Life Begin?
9. Chapter 5: What If You Are Not Sure About Abortion?
10. Chapter 6: The Role of Government in Abortion
11. Part 2: An Analysis of Pro-Abortion and Pro-Choice Arguments | Chapter 7: A Woman's Right to Her Body
12. Chapter 8: Three Frequent Assertions
13. Chapter 9: The Pro-Choice Position
14. Chapter 10: The Problem of Unwanted Pregnancies
15. Part 3: A Compassionate Response and Strategy | Chapter 11: Is Abortion the Unpardonable Sin?
16. Chapter 12: A Pro-Life Strategy
17. Appendix A: Testimony on the Beginning of Human Life
18. Appendix A Continued
19. Closing Credits

R.C. Sproul

R.C. Sproul was an American Reformed theologian and ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America. Known for his remarkable ability to effectively communicate deep, practical truths from the Bible, Sproul left an enduring legacy in theology. R.C.’s impact was evident through his diverse roles and accomplishments. He founded Ligonier Ministries, a renowned organization named after the Ligonier Valley near Pittsburgh, where it originated as a study center for college and seminary students. Additionally, he served as the first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, and the first president of Reformation Bible College. Beyond his ministries, Sproul's influence extended through various platforms. He could be heard daily on the Renewing Your Mind radio broadcast, captivating audiences not only in the United States but also internationally. Under his guidance, Ligonier Ministries played a pivotal role in the production of the Ligonier Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, which later evolved into the influential 1978 Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. R.C. Sproul’s contributions earned him the reputation as "the greatest and most influential proponent of the recovery of Reformed theology in the last century."