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Medical Science and Divine Healing

What is the relationship between medical science and divine healing, or to put it in a different way: how is the position of a doctor as a physician (lower case) related to the position of our heavenly Father as Physician (upper case)? Are we sometimes healed through the successful treatment of a surgeon (unfortunately, not all the time), or is the return of our health always a gift of God?

Dust to Dust

The article gives insight into the reality of death, the sanctity of life, and the creation of man in the image of God.

Medical Ethics: A Reformed Perspective

Can a Christian married couple go for fertility treatment? This article approaches medical ethics from a Reformed perspective. After defining medical ethics, the author looks at doctrines and virtues governing Christian decision making, and gives examples on applying Christian ethics to medical issues.

The Language of the Genome

Is the scientific deciphering of the human genome to be viewed as a threat to the Christian worldview? This article answers in the negative. Instead, the fact that our biology is written in a decipherable language testifies all the more to our creator God.

The Biblical Approach to Medical Technologies

Is there a biblical approach to medical ethics? This article looks at medical ethics, medical technologies and medical decision making; it explains the approach of the world over against the biblical approach.

Guilt, Grace, and the Global AIDS Crisis

There is a price tag attached to all sin, and often, the bill is paid by people who never did the sin. This means that we must speak carefully about AIDS and guilt. Millions are affected by this disease as a result of someone else’s disobedience rather than their own.

What Are/Is Christian Ethics?

Do Christian physicians need their own medical ethics? The plea of this article is for a code of ethics for Christian physicians, nurses, and other medical personnel that is based on a permanent, objective God-given standard for faith and life.

End of Life Ethics

How should Christians approach issues related to end of life? Looking at end of life care, euthanasia, assisted suicide, and withdrawal of treatment, this article argues that answers to these issues must be given in light of what the Bible teaches about life and death.

Saying the Unsaid: Voicing Quality-of-Life Criteria in an Evangelical Sanctity-of-Life Principle

Should the prolongation of biological life be continued indefinitely and should life be sustained at all costs? Should quality of life criteria be accepted over sanctity of life arguments? This essay attempts to clarify an evangelical position on the use of quality of life criteria and evaluates accusations from H. Kuse that qualified sanctity of life positions use “unarticulated and obtuse” criteria.

Stem Cells Without Embryos

Should Christians rejoice in scientists' ability to grow human tissue and use it to cure diseases? This article looks at the relationship between stem cells, embryos and abortion, arguing that the end cannot justify the means. Christian should be hopeful for this new development, but should stand firm in maintaining that it may not be done at the expense of life.

The Myth of Secular Neutrality

Can the practice of medicine be morally neutral? This article argues that the claim of secular neutrality is a myth. It does this by showing that the practice of medicine cannot be morally neutral, based on its history of development, the impact of a worldview, and the need for medical ethics.

The Biblical Perspective on the Mind/Body Problem (Part Two)

Can Christian physicians practice their medicine in a way that is God-centred? It is possible, by understanding the biblical teaching on the relationship between body and spirit. This article explains what the Bible teaches about the body and spirit in the light of 1 Corinthians 2:4 and draws implications for Christian doctors.

The Biblical Perspective on the Mind/Body Problem (Part One)

Can Christian physicians practice their medicine in a way that is God-centred? It is possible by understanding the biblical teaching on the relationship between body and mind. This article explains what the Bible teaches about the body and mind and draws implications for Christian doctors.

Causing Death and Allowing to Die

This essay wants to concentrate primarily on the very sensitive area of the selective treatment of handicapped newborn babies. It is a response to the trial of Leonard Arthur. It is argued that there is a moral dimension to medical decisions that may not be within the scope of particular medical technical competence.