Matters of Life and Death / Bruinsma, Reinder / (PB/2000-2000/B+/USED)

*Condition Note: Former library book is gently used with very little cover wear and is clean. Will have the typical library markings.*

Dr. Reinder Bruinsma doggedly pursues answers to the great ethical and moral dilemmas of our day in Matters of Life and Death.
Is war ever defensible?
Is capitol punishment ever justified?
Is Abortion always an abomination?
These and other controversial, yet intensely real, questions ate thoughtfully addressed by Bruinsma from a decidedly Adventist-Christian viewpoint.
Your convictions may be challenged. Your preconceived ideas tested. But be warned. If you are looking for the official position of the church on these issues, or an exhaustive scientific or philosophical treatise, you'll be disappointed. If, However, you want a biblical discussion about how our beliefs must prepare us to handle matters of life and death, this book will provide fascinating reading and cause you to prayerfully wrestle through the issues the Bible writers never had to face.

CONTENTS 

Preface
Chapter One
Life---When Does It Begin and when Does It End?
What is life?
What is death?
How to make moral decisions
A Christian view
A suggested approach
The role of the Bible
The writings of Ellen G. White
Church statements
Conscience
Chapter Two
In the Beginning...God
Science or religion?
Science and religion?
What do evolutionists say?
What do creationist say?
The biblical record
The roots of Adventist doctrine
Implications
Chapter Three
Modifying Life---Playing God or Benefiting Humanity?
Boon or bane?
What is genetic engineering?
Is opposition justified?
Dangers
Health and environmental risks
Is it in our genes?
"My brain made me do it"
Good or bad?
Transplanting organs
Chapter Four
Is Abortion Always Wrong?
The risk of being a fetus
What are we talking about?
Life and/ or person?
"Thou shalt not kill"
Basic biblical principles
What does Ellen White say?
The Church speaks
Conclusion
Chapter Five
How Good can a "Good Death" Be
Euthanasia in past and present
The Adventist Church speaks on euthanasia
Active versus passive
Quality of life
The right to die
A slippery slope?
Suicide
Is suicide sin?
Sacrifice and martyrdom
Physician-assisted suicide
A good death is preceded by a good life
Chapter Six
Sharing Life
God saw: "It was good"
Contraception
Are all methods OK?
Fertility treatments
At any price?
Chapter seven
The Quality of Life
There is more to life than health
What is "health"?
A health message
Biblical guidelines
What we eat and drink, etc.
Should we all be vegetarians?
When sickness strikes
Living with others
Equality of quality
Chapter Eight
Ending the Lives of Others
Christian views of war
What do Adventists say?
The biblical perspective
Kingdom values
Death penalty
The Bible and capital punishment
So, what do we conclude?
Chapter Nine
Animal Life
Does it matter?
Moral status
Causing pain
Chapter Ten
Life After Death
An indestructible desire
Beyond death
When Christ comes
For all?
God takes us seriously
Eternal gnashing of teeth
Forever safe
Chapter Eleven
Facing Death
The reality of death
Facing death in a Christian way
Being prepared---1
Being prepared---2
Life before death
Chapter Twelve
Life---To the Full
A value-driven life
an abundant life
Living one day at a time
A victorious life
Life in Christ

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