“It’s not simply that those who trust in Christ have found a refuge, a safe place, or a foster home. All those in Christ, Paul argues, have received sonship. We are now “Abraham’s offspring” (Gal 3:29). Within this household—the tribal family of Abraham—all those who are in Christ have found a home through the adopting power of God.
The new testament reminds those of us who are newcomers of our adoption so we’ll remember that we are here by the Spirit, not by the exertions of our flesh. Because we’ve been brought into an already-existing family, we ought not to be proud, as though we were here by family entitlement (Rom. 11:11-25). We’re here by grace.” —Adopted for Life pp 30.
In Adopted for Life, Russell Moore discusses the truths about our adoption in Christ and challenges the church to view adoption as a necessary component in the great commission.
For those of you in the Louisville area, celebrate National Adoption Month at the Naomi’s Fund Adoption Celebration and Bazaar. They will have a Christmas Bazaar and dessert on November 8th from 3:30-4:30, followed by a celebration service and book signing with Dr. Russell Moore from 4:30-6:30. Check out Naomi’s Fund for more details or to RSVP.
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