Defense of “Pro-Life”

One of our Bible Study groups asks in connection withI Peter 2:11-17, "When must we obey God rather than man? In which area of life may this principle be used?" In the passage of Peter's epistle referred to above, Scripture is pointing to our calling as Christian pilgrims in regard to the magistrate, emphasizing our duty to "submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake." The Word of God goes on to say that this includes every form of government and authority placed over us,...