Biblical Answer

When Does Life Begin According to the Bible?

The Bible teaches that life begins with God. The first verse in the Bible says, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1). This verse establishes that God is the creator of all things, including life. The Bible also teaches that God spoke and it was so. (Genesis 1:3, 6, 9, 11, 14, 20, 24). This shows that life begins with God's spoken word. The Bible teaches that God is the one who gives life and takes it away. (Job 12:10, Psalm 104:29-30, Ecclesiastes 3:20-21).

The Bible also teaches that life is a gift from God. In Psalm 139:13-14, it says, "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." This verse shows that life is a gift from God, and that He is the one who knits us together in our mother's womb. The Bible also teaches that God is the one who sustains life. (Job 33:4, Psalm 104:29-30). This means that life is not just a physical process, but a spiritual one as well.

The Bible teaches that life begins at conception. In Psalm 51:5, it says, "Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me." This verse shows that sin is present from the moment of conception. The Bible also teaches that life is a sacred gift from God, and that it should be treated with respect and care. (Psalm 139:13-14, Psalm 127:3-5). This means that life begins at conception, and that it is a gift from God that should be cherished and protected.