To the members of GVC:
By now many of you have read the news about a leaked majority opinion of SCOTUS that overturns both Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. If this leaked document is correct, I can foresee a massive culture war that will ensue. Why? Because darkness does not go out quietly. As a matter of fact, we’re seeing in our own state efforts and laws to protect the right for abortions, even giving protections for folks who travel from out of state to have an abortion.
As a church, GVC has always had a clear stance on the biblical view of life (that it starts at the moment of conception). We’ve always affirmed the stance taken by our Southern Baptist network of churches through resolutions (which you can read here and here). I preached a sermon about abortion – you can find that here. We are absolutely pro-life, which includes the unborn, but it also includes infants, toddlers, children, teens, young adults, adults, and senior adults. All of life is valuable and meaningful to God. We stand by that truth.
As we go through these days, I am asking you to pray. Pray that we would see a great revival spread as a result of this, rather than civil unrest. Pray that we could have faith-filled, Holy Spirit led, articulate conversations with our friends and neighbors as a result of this. Pray that God would continue to heal the wounds of the many women who’ve had abortions, resulting in emotional and mental traumatic pain.
As you share your opinion on the matter, always check your opinion against the Word of God first, and engage in the conversation being seasoned with salt – you really are the salt and light of the world. Shine bright.
- Pastor Riley
SBC Resolutions:
1. https://www.sbc.net/.../resolutions/on-abolishing-abortion/
2. https://www.johnstonsarchive.net/baptist/sbcabres.html
My sermon on Abortion: https://vimeo.com/598308055
