Nov 19, 2019
Adoption has always been something that we have talked about on
a regular basis. Due in part to our faith but also due to the fact
that Heather herself was adopted as an infant. This week we dive
into the doctrine of adoption and what that means for the church in
the practical ways we live out the new family we have in
Christ.
The Theology of Adoption
1) Before adoption was an earthly act, it was a heavenly
plan
[Galatians 4:4-5] - "But when the fullness of time
had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the
law, to redeem those who were under the law,
so that we might receive adoption as sons."
[John 1:12-13] - "But to all who did receive him, who
believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of
God, who were born, not of
blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but
of God."
2) If view of our adoption, we consider doing the
same
[Ephesians 5:1] - "Therefore be imitators of God, as
beloved children."
[James 1:27] - Religion that is pure and undefiled
before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and
widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained
from the world.
What I Can Do
- Consider adoption for your family
- Talk about adoption & its gospel roots (there's still a
stigma about it)
- Give financially to families and organizations involved in
adoption (which includes pregnancy centers)
- Serve and give to families that are adopting in your church
(babysitting, meals, items kids need)
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