Examining Biblical Perspectives on the Sanctity of Life

In a recent commentary, the author addresses the claim that the Bible is silent on the issue of abortion because the word does not appear in the text and Jesus did not explicitly address the topic. The author argues that relying on the absence of specific terminology is a weak interpretive position, noting that Jesus did not explicitly name every sin, such as rape or child abuse, yet his teachings clearly condemn such actions.

Drawing on John 10:35 and John 17:17, the author emphasizes that Jesus affirmed the authority and truth of all Scripture. The author contends that because the Bible establishes the commandment against murder in Exodus 20:13 and expresses God’s hatred for the shedding of innocent blood in Proverbs 6:17, these foundational principles apply to the unborn. The teaching concludes that believers should look to the broader biblical framework regarding the value of human life rather than seeking an explicit mention of modern terminology.