On Sunday morning, July 20, 2025, Cole Tuck delivered a deeply thought-provoking and biblically grounded sermon titled “Abortion and the Bible.” Recognizing the emotional and divisive nature of the topic, Cole approached it with clarity, humility, and conviction, anchoring the discussion in Scripture rather than culture or politics.
The sermon laid out three foundational reasons for why Christians must speak about abortion:
- To know what Scripture teaches.
- To be a voice for the voiceless (Proverbs 31:8).
- To ensure our speech is full of grace and wisdom (Colossians 4:5–6).
🧠 Core Argument:
Cole presented a simple, three-step logic:
- A. God hates the killing of innocent human life (Proverbs 6:17; Genesis 9:6).
- B. Abortion is the killing of innocent human life (Psalm 139; Jeremiah 1:5).
- C. Therefore, God hates abortion.
From conception, Scripture affirms personhood and God’s intentional design:
- “You knit me together in my mother’s womb.” (Psalm 139:13)
- “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.” (Jeremiah 1:5)
- John the Baptist leaped for joy in the womb (Luke 1:41–44), demonstrating both consciousness and identity before birth.
❌ Common Counterarguments Addressed:
- “The Bible doesn’t say not to get an abortion.” → Scripture doesn’t list every sin individually but condemns categories (like murder).
- “My body, my choice.” → Christians are not their own; we are God’s (1 Corinthians 6:19–20).
- “Men shouldn’t have a say.” → Proverbs 31:8 calls all of God’s people to speak for the voiceless, regardless of gender.
Cole concluded with a powerful reminder: if one claims to follow Christ, they must submit to God’s view on the value and sanctity of life—not the world’s.
🗣️ Talking Points for Reflection or Discussion:
- Why must Christians engage with hard moral topics like abortion?
- What does Scripture reveal about life before birth?
- How should grace and truth guide our conversations on divisive issues?
- In what ways can we be a voice for the voiceless today?