1) Creation and Abortion: God is the great
Creator (Elohim) and life begins at conception (Psalm
139:13-16). Murder (taking innocent life) is a heinous sin (Exodus
20:13). By principle, the Bible clearly teaches
that abortion is murder.
Psalm 139:13-16, For Thou didst form my inward parts; Thou didst weave me in my mother's
womb. I will give thanks to Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully
made; Wonderful are Thy works, And my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from Thee, When I was
made in secret, And skillfully wrought in the depths of the earth. Thine eyes have seen my unformed substance;
And in Thy book they were all written, The days that were ordained for me,
When as yet there was not one of them. The forerunner of the
Messiah, John the Baptist, leapt in his mother’s womb (Luke 1:41). See also Jeremiah 1:5.
Science today (3D
ultrasounds) unmistakably affirms the perfect testimony of Scripture. It is remarkable that those who believe in
creation are mockingly called “science deniers” by evolutionist today, yet
those who say life begins “when a
mother says it begins” (often at birth) are considered wise. You can be convicted for double homicide for murdering
a pregnant mother (eg. Lacy and Conner Peterson);
but if you choose to you can abort a child with protection from the United
States Supreme Court.
God
created the womb to be a place of safety and protection for unborn infants. Since 1973 53 million abortions have been “legally”
performed in America. By comparison over
6 million lives were mercilessly taken during the Nazi Holocaust. The modern day Democrat party celebrates
abortion (Planned Parenthood) and the LGBTQ movement. These are now essential components of the
Democratic party platform (see below). It should also be noted that younger Republicans are increasingly abandoning the conservative social causes that matter most to Bible-believing Christians.
2) Marriage: Marriage is a Divine institution because God “invented” marriage. In Matthew 19:5-6 Jesus’ quotes Genesis and said, 'For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh '? Consequently they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate."
Marriage is covenant companionship between one man and
one woman for better or for worse, til death do us part. See also Malachi 2:14. Marriage is a wonderful gift of God that both
Christians and non-Christians can enjoy.
Theologians call this God’s “common grace” (Matt. 5:45).
3) Sex and sexuality: Sex is God’s gracious love gift to married couples (Proverbs 5:15-23). Sex is
intended to help enhance the “one flesh” intimacy between a husband and his wife.
Sex is intended to be pleasurable
for both partners (Song of Songs) and should be selfless (not selfish-see 1 Corinthians 7). Sex is
God’s means for the preservation of the human race (Genesis 1:28- Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth). Sadly, many “Christian” youth view sex purely
in negative terms because of imbalanced teaching by church leaders and
Christian parents alike.
The consistent testimony
of God’s Word is that homosexual acts and homosexual desires are sinful (Lev.
18:22; 20:22; Romans 1:24-32; 1 Cor. 6:9-10).
The Bible also warns about the destructive nature of adultery and the
dangerous temptations of the adulteress.
Our gracious God and Savior will forgive those who truly repentant (see
David’s psalm of confession after he committed adultery with Bathsheba in Psalm
51; note also1 John 1:9).
The Christian church
compromises it’s testimony on marriage and sexuality when rampant (unbiblical)
divorce and adultery are tolerated. One
example of this is when Christian singer Amy Grant committed adultery and
married her lover Vince Gill and many Evangelicals applauded her. In this vein, I will never forget the time
when a former church leader shouted at
me in the foyer after I preached a sermon on Matthew 19:1-12, ("Marriage, Divorce,
and Remarriage according to King Jesus.”) I realized after this encounter that
I had unknowingly struck a nerve.
4) Gender: Our
Creator God is the One who creates us male
and female. Men and women are fully equal in dignity,
value, personhood, and worth. We are
different by design. To change one’s gender (eg. Bruce Jenner-“Call me Cait”) is to attack the sovereign wisdom of God. Genesis
1:27, And God created man
in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male
and female He created them. (see 1 Cor. 6:9, malakoi; Deut 23:17-18; 1 Kings 14:24; 15:12; 22:46; 2 Kings
23:7; cf. Job 36:14). Progressives are
leading the way in celebrating, in defending, and in promoting the transgender
movement. This new emphasis is already
being taught in many public schools.
Having said that, it is also something professing “Christian” colleges
have begun to face as well (E.G. note the Asuza Pacific College
situation with Professor H. Adam Ackley.
See President Obama’s continued assault on religious freedom- Non-Discrimination
Executive Order).
5) A theology of
work in relation to welfare and charity: God commands us to be kind and loving to
those in need (James 1:27). The Bible
also says if anyone will not
work, neither let him eat. In our town many people completely
live off the charity of others. Some of
these individuals could and should work but choose not to. Many politicians maintain political support
from voters by providing food stamps, “free” medical care, childcare, abortion
services, etc to those who violate the clear teaching of 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15. I highly recommend Pastor John MacArthur’s clear
exposition of 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15,
A Theology of Work. www.gty.org
6) Racism: The sin of racism must
be condemned in word and deed. We must
love others as human beings created in the image of God. Biblical diversity should be celebrated. The Christian church must continue to lead
the way in this. For “there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither
slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ
Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then
you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise (Gal. 3:28-29).
7) Submission to governing authorities. Let every person be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there
is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by
God. Therefore he who resists authority
has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive
condemnation upon themselves. For rulers
are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no
fear of authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same; for
it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid;
for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger
who brings wrath upon the one who practices evil. Wherefore it is necessary to
be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience '
sake. For because of this you also pay
taxes, for rulers are servants
of God, devoting themselves to this very thing. Render to all what is due them: tax to whom
tax is due; custom to whom
custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor (Rom 13:1-7).
Police brutality and the
misuse of authority is sinful. Those
who sinfully abuse those under their care will be judged by God (Romans 12:19). However, to promote hatred and anger against those in authority (e.g. to riot against the
police) is also sinful and destructive to society at large.
God has instituted authority structures in order to promote order and
harmony. This is true in the church
(Heb. 13:17), in the home (Eph 5:25-6:4), in the workplace (Col. 3:22-4:1), and
in society at large (1 Peter 2:13-17). Tragically,
our generation celebrates
insubordination and promotes rebellion and moral autonomy (Judges 21:25). Talk with a law-abiding referee, cop, or pastor in America if you need specific examples of what I am talking about.
