The Ugly Step Child of the Trinity?

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) What We're Lovin Daniel - Carhartt Beanie & Carhartt Vest Heather - Influencer Jen Reed Follow Us Everywhere: Instagram @heathersletters @danielpritchie Facebook @danielpritchie Twitter @danielritchie www.danielritchie.org #themiddlewithdanielandheather Have a great week! Be kind!