What does the Bible say about miscarriage?
Probably the most common question people ask after a miscarriage is “Why did this happen?” or “Why did God do this to me?” There are no easy answers to these questions. Indeed, there is no satisfying conclusion that we will ever come to as to why bad things happen to people, especially innocent children. We…
What is the biblical stance on artificial insemination?
Artificial insemination, also known as intrauterine insemination (IUI), is a medical procedure in which a man’s sperm is implanted in a woman’s uterus at precisely the right time and in precisely the right location in order to increase the chances of pregnancy. While it is usually used in conjunction with fertility medicine in women, this…
What does the Bible say about fertility?
Fertility is the ability to conceive children or bring forth a plentiful crop. Every culture in every era has considered fertility among its chief concerns because the fertility of a culture, both sexually and agriculturally, ensures its future. Many pagan cultures invented gods and goddesses that were supposed to grant fertility to people and the…
What does the Bible say about adoption?
Giving children up for adoption can be a loving alternative for parents who may, for various reasons, be unable to care for their own children. It can also be an answer to prayer for many couples who have not been able to have children of their own. Adoption is, for some, a calling to multiply…
What does the Bible say about birth control? Should Christians use birth control?
Modern birth control methods were unknown in Bible times, and the Bible is, therefore, silent on the matter. The Bible does have quite a lot to say about children, however. The Bible presents children as a gift from God (Genesis 4:1; Genesis 33:5), a heritage from the Lord (Psalm 127:3-5), a blessing from God (Luke…
Should a Christian consider foster care?
Yes, absolutely and without a doubt, Christians should prayerfully consider foster care. Not that everyone will be in a position to take in foster children, and it’s not God’s will for everyone to be a foster parent, but Christians should at least be open to the possibility. The foster care system is run by the…
What did God mean when He told Adam and Eve to be fruitful and multiply?
God had just finished all His creation, ending with His masterpieces, the very first man and woman, when He told them to be fruitful and multiply (Genesis 1:28). The world was now fully created with days and nights, seasons and years, plants and animals, and Adam and Eve; and God set in motion His plan…
How should Christian parents handle a teen daughter who has become pregnant?
It seems that one of the hardest things for Christians to remember is that it is not a sin to be pregnant. It’s not a sin to be pregnant out of wedlock. And it’s not a sin to be born to unmarried parents. It is a sin to have sex outside the marriage relationship—and it…
What is the importance of procreation according to the Bible?
Answer In the first chapter of Genesis, God tells Adam and Eve to “be fruitful and increase in number” (Genesis 1:28). This first command—which was also a blessing—that God gave people was a command to have children, to procreate. The same command/blessing, “be fruitful and multiply,” is repeated to Noah’s family in Genesis 9:1 and…
How should a Christian deal with infertility?
The problem of infertility can be a very difficult one, especially for couples who have looked forward to children all their lives. Christian couples can find themselves asking “Why us, Lord?” Surely God wants Christians to be blessed with children to love and nurture. For physically healthy couples, one of the most heart-wrenching aspects of…