In the very heart of the Bible, God’s supreme reverence for life stands unwavering. Genesis 1:27 (ESV) declares, “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” This attests to humanity’s unique, divine imprint which confers upon each of us an inherent dignity and value.
Abortion, a topic rife with heated debates, cannot be diluted into mere discussions of personal choice or societal rights. As believers in Christ and followers of God’s Word, we must view this issue through a definitive, biblical lens: every life is invaluable and sacred.
While the Bible may not specifically mention ‘abortion’, its teachings undeniably affirm the sanctity of human life, even within the womb. Psalm 139:13-16 (ESV) poetically conveys God’s role in our formation from the very beginning, stating, “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb…Your eyes saw my unformed substance.”
Similarly, Jeremiah 1:5 (ESV) speaks volumes about God’s intimate awareness and purpose for us before birth, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
These passages unequivocally declare God’s position on the unborn – they are recognized, cherished, and deemed precious by Him. Thus, any life, no matter how seemingly insignificant or tiny, is priceless in God’s sight.
Abortion, in clear defiance of this divine truth, disregards the sanctity of life. It takes a life that God Himself has formed, known, and valued. Therefore, it is not a grey area in God’s law, but rather a transgression of it.
Each life is God-given, God-ordained, and precious in His sight, and to end such a life prematurely and intentionally is a violation of His commandment in Exodus 20:13 (ESV), which is straightforward and unambiguous: ‘You shall not murder.’ Abortion, in clear defiance of this divine truth, disregards the sanctity of life. It takes a life that God Himself has formed and ordained. Therefore, it is not a grey area in God’s law, but rather a transgression of it.
However, it’s essential to remember that while God’s justice is real, His grace and forgiveness extend to all who turn to Him in repentance. For individuals who have participated in abortion, there is a way back to God. That path is through repentance, confession, and seeking the transformative grace of Christ. God’s mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23) for those who humbly come before Him. As the Church, our duty is to present God’s truth lovingly and clearly, guiding those who have strayed back into His forgiving embrace.
Now, as we consider the weight of these truths, we are drawn to the heart of the Gospel message, the good news that brings hope and redemption to a broken world. Romans 6:23 (ESV) says, ‘For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.’
While abortion, like any other sin, carries grave consequences, the Gospel message brings hope of redemption through Jesus Christ. Our Savior came not to condemn the world, but to save it (John 3:17). Through repentance and faith in Him, forgiveness and a new life are possible.
In standing against abortion, we are not just advocating for the unborn, but also extending the offer of God’s transformative love and grace to those who have been involved in abortion. We do this because we, too, were once lost in our sins but have been redeemed by God’s mercy.
The message of the Gospel is that in spite of our sins, God’s saving grace through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross is available to all who will turn to Him in faith and repentance. This is the hope we hold, and the hope we offer to the world. As the Church, we must remain steadfast in sharing this Gospel truth: there is redemption and healing available in Christ for those who would turn from their sins and trust in Christ, regardless of their past.
