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. \n \nAbout the Author \n \nDr. R.C. Sproul is co-pastor of Saint Andrew's Chapel in Sanford, Fla., and chancellor Reformation Bible College. He is the author of more than one hundred books, including Essential Truths of the Christian Faith. \n