And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man. Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.
(Genesis 9:5-6)
1/ A life different to that of a beast.
2/ A life needing redemption.
3/ A life in the day of grace – a Soul to be saved.
4/ A life purchased by Christ.
5/ A life given by Christ – Eternal life.
6/ A life lived to the Lord whose we are.
7/ A life the Lord brings to himself.
This sermon was preached after MPs in the House of Commons launched a serious assault on the sanctity of human life this week as on Tuesday 17 June 2025 they voted to decriminalise abortion up to birth, and on Friday 20 June to axe end-of-life protections, voting in favour of the assisted suicide Bill, despite passionate opposition.
The Bill now goes to the House of Lords.
Summary of Sermon:
The sermon centers on the sanctity of human life, drawing heavily from Genesis 9 to underscore the profound difference between human and animal existence.
It examines the biblical framework for understanding killing, differentiating between premeditated murder, accidental death, judicial punishment, and the unique implications of suicide and assisted suicide.
The preacher emphasizes that human life is distinct due to its eternal soul, its redemption through Christ, and its ultimate purpose of glorifying God, ultimately asserting that while laws may challenge these principles, God remains sovereign and will not be thwarted in His plan for salvation.
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