In the Beginning: Developing Human Life

Does the Bible have anything to say about the ongoing debates over stem cell research and human cloning?

When does human life really begin?

Explore these and other “early-life” questions from a solid biblical foundation alongside a depth of scientific and medical information. Each of the eight essays from several gifted writers, theologians, and medical experts is accompanied by an insightful Bible study that points the discussion toward the truth of the Gospel. In easy-to-understand language, this study assists readers in approaching high-tech issues with biblical focus that incorporates both Law and Gospel.

Lesson 1: Creation: Made in God’s Image

Lesson 2: Justification: Life through His Word

Lesson 3: Incarnation: Being Like Us in Every Way

Lesson 4: Conception: A Medical Analysis of Early Life

Lesson 5: Science: The Truth and Hype about Stem Cells

Lesson 6: Defining Terms: The Importance of Vocabulary in Pursuing Ethics

Lesson 7: Vocation: Serving God by Serving Our Neighbor—For Life

Lesson 8: God’s Two Kingdoms: Honoring Life’s Value in Our World