Abortion
One of the key issues with abortion is the question of whether or not the fetus is a person.
Although the Bible does not directly address abortion, it tells us that conception is a gift of God. God creates a baby in the womb of the mother and has a plan for its days. David relates his sinful nature to the time of his conception, and tells us that God’s care begins at that point in life.
There is a law regarding accidental lose of a child’s life — Ex 21:22.
What the Bible says about a fetus:
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It is called a child — Mt 1:20
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It has a conscious awareness — Lk 1:36, 41, 44
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The sinful nature is imparted at conception — Ps 51:5
How God relates to a fetus:
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God cares for a conceived child — Isa 46:3
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God forms a child — Ps 139:13-15; Isa 44:2, 24
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God plans a child’s life — Ps 139:16; Isa 49:1; Jer 1:5; Gal 1:15
See also, Murder.
God’s concern for the unborn Notes:
Ex 21:22; Ps 139:13-16; Isa 46:3; 49:1; Jer 1:5; Gal 1:15.
The results of sin Notes:
Gen 3:1-9; Ps 14:2-3; 51:5; Rom 5:12-19; 7:5; 8:20-22; 1Cor 15:21-22; Eph 2:2-3; 1Tim 2:12-14.