What does the Bible say about abortion?

The Bible never specifically addresses the issue of abortion. However,
there are numerous teachings in Scripture that make it abundantly
clear what God's view of abortion is. Jeremiah 1:5 tells us that God
knows us before He forms us in the womb. Psalm 139:13-16 speaks of
God's active role in our creation and formation in the womb. Exodus
21:22-25 prescribes the same penalty—death—for someone who causes the
death of a baby in the womb as for someone who commits murder. This
clearly indicates that God considers a baby in the womb to be as human
as a full-grown adult. For the Christian, abortion is not a matter of
a woman's right to choose. It is a matter of the life or death of a
human being made in God's image (Genesis 1:26-27; 9:6).

The first argument that always arises against the Christian stance on
abortion is "What about cases of rape and/or incest?" As horrible as
it would be to become pregnant as a result of rape and/or incest, is
the murder of a baby the answer? Two wrongs do not make a right. The
child who is a result of rape/incest could be given in adoption to a
loving family unable to have children on their own, or the child could
be raised by its mother. Again, the baby is completely innocent and
should not be punished for the evil acts of its father.

The second argument that usually arises against the Christian stance
on abortion is "What about when the life of the mother is at risk?"
Honestly, this is the most difficult question to answer on the issue
of abortion. First, let's remember that this situation is the reason
behind less than one-tenth of one percent of the abortions done in the
world today. Far more women have an abortion for convenience than
women who have an abortion to save their own lives. Second, let's
remember that God is a God of miracles. He can preserve the life of a
mother and a child despite all the medical odds being against it.
Ultimately, though, this question can only be decided between a
husband, wife, and God. Any couple facing this extremely difficult
situation should pray to the Lord for wisdom (James 1:5) as to what He
would have them to do.

Over 95 percent of the abortions performed today involve women who
simply do not want to have a baby. Less than 5 percent of abortions
are for the reasons of rape, incest, or the mother's health at risk.
Even in the more difficult 5 percent of instances, abortion should
never be the first option. The life of a human being in the womb is
worth every effort to allow the child to be born.

For those who have had an abortion, remember that the sin of abortion
is no less forgivable than any other sin. Through faith in Christ, all
sins can be forgiven (John 3:16; Romans 8:1; Colossians 1:14). A woman
who has had an abortion, a man who has encouraged an abortion, or even
a doctor who has performed one—can all be forgiven by faith in Jesus
Christ.