Format: | Ebook |
Page Count: | 64 |
Size: | 4.25 in x 7.0 in |
ISBN-UPC: | 9781433549946 |
ePub ISBN: | 978-1-4335-4994-6 |
PDF ISBN: | 978-1-4335-4992-2 |
Mobipocket ISBN: | 978-1-4335-4993-9 |
Published: | June 30, 2015 |
Adoption: What Joseph of Nazareth Can Teach Us about This Countercultural Choice (Ebook)
Adoption: What Joseph of Nazareth Can Teach Us about This Countercultural Choice (Ebook)
The Bible depicts Joseph of Nazareth as a good and honorable man. The adoptive father of Jesus, he stood by his wife when it appeared that she had betrayed him, raising Jesus as his own son. In doing so, Joseph provided all Christians with a beautiful picture of what fatherhood is meant to look like: steadfast, loving, protective. But such love stands in stark contrast to what we see in our world today: on-demand abortion, unreported abuse, and widespread neglect. Calling Christians to take a stand for children—born and unborn—this short booklet, adapted from Adopted for Life, makes a passionate plea for Christians to view adoption as a way to value and protect every human life.
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"Russell Moore shows how churches should view adoption as part of their mission. He shows what a difference it would make if Christians were known once again as the people who take in orphans and make them sons and daughters."
Marvin Olasky
"This is a powerfully insightful book of how adoption is a beautiful act of love and mission for the gospel. I pray that God uses this book to encourage and impact many, many lives."
Dan Kimball, Pastor, Vintage Faith Church; author, They Like Jesus but Not the Church
"This book is for all who have been adopted by God. Moore illumines the beauty and wonder of our adoption in Christ and its profound and necessary implications for orphan care and the earthly practice of adoption. If you want to deepen your worship of the God who adopts and who has revealed himself to be a 'Father to the fatherless,' Adoption will serve you exceptionally well."
Dan Cruver, Director, Together for Adoption; author, Reclaiming Adoption: Missional Living Through the Rediscovery of Abba Father
"The Bible tells us that pure religion is caring for widows and orphans. Dr. Russell Moore challenges Christians to an aspect of Christ's Lordship that many have never considered. His remarkable way of putting our salvation into the context of being adopted into God's family brings a new perspective on being the recipient of undeserved mercy and grace."
Jerry Rankin, President Emeritus, Southern Baptist International Mission Board