A stirring call to Christian families and churches to be apeople who care for orphans, not just in word, but indeed.
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Nov 27, 2011
Kim
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I'm not done with the book (Kindle version) yet, but I approached it with some caution. As an adoptee myself the merging of Christianity and adoption has been a struggle for me growing up. (Some times it still is) I'm not far into the book but Russell Moore made a statement that is most disturbing for any child born internationally/interracially. There seems to be an imbalance of spiritual nurturing and acknowledging the child's rights/needs for knowing, learning of their earthly background. Yes
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Sep 21, 2011
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Adopted for Life
Feb5 by theodidaktos
As promised, here is my book review of Adopted for Life: The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families and Churches. I must admit… this is a harder book review to write because I listened to it. I don’t have pages to flip through to refer back to or quote from. However, I will do my best.
“Adoption is a great idea; it just isn’t for me.” Russell Moore refutes this idea clearly. If you are an obedient follow More...
Adopted for Life
Feb5 by theodidaktos
As promised, here is my book review of Adopted for Life: The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families and Churches. I must admit… this is a harder book review to write because I listened to it. I don’t have pages to flip through to refer back to or quote from. However, I will do my best.
“Adoption is a great idea; it just isn’t for me.” Russell Moore refutes this idea clearly. If you are an obedient follow More...
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Feb 22, 2010
John
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This is a book I never thought I’d read. Now I can’t imagine how a book exactly like it wasn’t published long before 2009! In his first chapter Moore explains why you ought to read the book, even (and especially) if you don’t want to… and I’m ashamed to admit that this probably described me.
There are plenty of “how-to” books regarding adoption. There are plenty of books describing the great need for adoptive families felt by orphans all over the world. There are plenty of books exami More...
There are plenty of “how-to” books regarding adoption. There are plenty of books describing the great need for adoptive families felt by orphans all over the world. There are plenty of books exami More...
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Nov 09, 2009
Julia
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This book, written by an adoptive father, makes the case that adoption should be a priority within the Christian community, not out of sentimentalism or charity, but because it is consistent with who we are. Moore argues from theological ideas that Christians should have a culture where adoption is normal and accepted, that more Christian families should consider adoption, and that our faith communities should be more proactive in supporting both birthmothers and families built in non-tradition
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Oct 25, 2011
Travis
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Russell Moore has become the go-to voice for issues related to adoption in the Southern Baptist Convention and in evangelicalism in general. Dr. Moore, who serves as dean of the school of theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY, is the proud father of four boys, two of whom are adopted from Russia. Perhaps it is these two roles, theology professor and adoptive father, that make Adopted for Life such a powerful wedding of doctrine and family.
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Jan 15, 2012
Mathew
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There's recently been a firestorm about the word “religion” and whether we should hate religion or embrace it. A day prior I had posted on that very topic (providence anyone? Religion: The New “Four-Letter” Word). My goal was to frame the conversation around what the Scripture says. James says,
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and More...
There's recently been a firestorm about the word “religion” and whether we should hate religion or embrace it. A day prior I had posted on that very topic (providence anyone? Religion: The New “Four-Letter” Word). My goal was to frame the conversation around what the Scripture says. James says,
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and More...
Dec 30, 2011
Keren
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I always marvel at the way my reading is often connected in themes. I began going through this book while still working through Generous Justice: How God's Grace Makes Us Just, and was thankful for how the two books intersected in topics. The most valuable aspect of this book to me was picture it painted of who we are in Christ now that we are sons of God, and who I was before: helpless, orphaned, outside of the family of God.
Some parts of this book seem to biblicize the Moore family’s More...
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Feb 28, 2011
Alexis
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A decent enough book on the importance of adoption for Christians--part memoir, part practical guidebook, part theological text. Nothing terribly earth shattering, though. Moore clearly has a passion for adoption, and encourages others to consider adopting, primarily as a result of our own adoption in Christ. And he makes several excellent points along the way--we do get fixated on the value of having our "own" children and are willing to pursue any possible means of "acquiring
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Aug 20, 2009
Morgan
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We recently received this book from a friend who is becoming passionate (to say the least) about adoption. Having been increasingly interested in adding to our own family through adoption, I was interested to read it but honestly, had pretty low hopes for it.
I was pleasantly surprised.
While this is not the best book I've ever read, Dr. Moore presents a theologically driven view of adoption that is quite engaging. I really was already fired up about the church increasing in i More...
I was pleasantly surprised.
While this is not the best book I've ever read, Dr. Moore presents a theologically driven view of adoption that is quite engaging. I really was already fired up about the church increasing in i More...
Oct 19, 2009
Mark
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It's funny how you choose to study certain topics of Scripture, and how some topics seem to "choose you." Adoption is certainly one of the latter instances for me. I have always admired the idea of adoption and for many years I have considered it as an exciting option for growing my own family. This book was recommended to me as an "everyone should read this book" kind of way, and I would whole-heartedly agree with that recommendation. Since my wife and I are expecting our fi
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Jan 27, 2012
Jerry
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For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear,
but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons,
by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” --Romans 8:15
The paperwork is in order. We have been visited, called, chosen and bought with a price. The Spirit of adoption has been earnestly deposited. And yet it’s not complete. Christians are an adopted people, and a people longing for the completion of that adoption: “we groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for ad More...
but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons,
by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” --Romans 8:15
The paperwork is in order. We have been visited, called, chosen and bought with a price. The Spirit of adoption has been earnestly deposited. And yet it’s not complete. Christians are an adopted people, and a people longing for the completion of that adoption: “we groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for ad More...
Mar 03, 2011
Steve
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Russell Moore does a great job of relating our identity as adopted children of God to the adoption of orphans. His passion is very evident and contagious, the theological side is fairly well-developed, and the call to truly incorporate adopted children into the family as "your own" is sure to make most readers contemplate how they might've viewed adoption before. Adding his personal story and struggles really gives credence to his viewpoint as well as allowing readers to relate to hi
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Feb 01, 2011
katie
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I must give a disclaimer about my rating system. As I look over how I've rated books in the past, I am so inconsistent with my ratings. Lately, I give more stars than I have in the past. So. I am giving this book five stars for now, but will probably return to give it four in the future when I re-rate my books.
I really liked this book. There were a few moments of frustration, but overall I really enjoyed it. I especially appreciated how often he reminded me of my adoption.
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I really liked this book. There were a few moments of frustration, but overall I really enjoyed it. I especially appreciated how often he reminded me of my adoption.
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Nov 16, 2010
Jason
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Book Review
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Jason Scott
Adopted for Life
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Dr. Russell Moore
“Adoption is not just about couples who want children—or who want more children. Adoption is about an entire culture within our churches, a culture that sees adoption as part of our Great Commission mandate and as a sign of the gospel itself.” Pg 19
This book serves as a reminder to Christians that adoption ought to be a priority of the church. It needs to be a priority first because a More...
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Jason Scott
Adopted for Life
By
Dr. Russell Moore
“Adoption is not just about couples who want children—or who want more children. Adoption is about an entire culture within our churches, a culture that sees adoption as part of our Great Commission mandate and as a sign of the gospel itself.” Pg 19
This book serves as a reminder to Christians that adoption ought to be a priority of the church. It needs to be a priority first because a More...
Jun 04, 2009
Nathan
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This book is an instant favorite. Moore has written a theology of adoption, addressing the social issue through the spiritual reality that all of us have been adopted (trans-racially!) by the Father as we are grafted in through His Son. This reality that each of us have experienced must influence us to see adoption as a Great Commission priority and a beautiful way to image the Gospel to our culture. Thus adoption should be a priority for the Family of God - whether supporting or actually partic
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Sep 22, 2011
Jeff
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This book was great. It uses real life personal stories of the author to give a detailed theology for adoption. I highly recommend this for anybody, not just people thinking about adoption. The book begins with God, and our identity as adopted children of God.
This is a practical and spiritual, and theological book. The stories give a better understanding of relating to all people, but especially adopted children. Russel D. Moore is strait and to the point, but with a ton of emotion behind h More...
This is a practical and spiritual, and theological book. The stories give a better understanding of relating to all people, but especially adopted children. Russel D. Moore is strait and to the point, but with a ton of emotion behind h More...
Nov 03, 2011
Gil
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Adopted for Life: The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families & Churches is considered one of the foundational books of the Christian Orphan Care movement and author Russell Moore as one of the pioneers. Moore is Dean of the School of Theology and Senior Vice President for Academic Administration at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also serves as a preaching pastor at Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He is also the adoptive father of two boys from Russia.
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Sep 25, 2011
Dan
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Moore states that the purpose of this book “calls us to look forward to an adoptive-missional church. In this book I want to call us all to consider how encouraging adoption—whether we adopt of whether we help others adopt—can help us peer into the ancient mystery of our faith in Christ and can help us restore the fracturing unity and the atrophied mission of our congregations.” (p. 18)
Overall an excellent resource. I thought the chapter on "Don't you want your own kids" is More...
Overall an excellent resource. I thought the chapter on "Don't you want your own kids" is More...
Mar 13, 2010
Peter
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Great book on the need for adoption and the vision behind it. In the intro, Moore disclaims that he's not giving a "how-to" book on completing an adoption, but I was surprised at how thorough his details ended up being.
Well grounded in Scripture, and passionate for the glory of Christ. I wish we had this book when we adopted our twins. At the time, we could only find secular books which needed serious filtration to be of much use.
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Well grounded in Scripture, and passionate for the glory of Christ. I wish we had this book when we adopted our twins. At the time, we could only find secular books which needed serious filtration to be of much use.
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Apr 25, 2011
Paul
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Mission accomplished for Russell Moore. His passion is clear and contagious for the gospel-driven support of adoption. All Christians should have similar passion having experienced the great adoption of the Gospel. Moore lines out quite clearly and honestly the challenges that stand against adoption and a culture of adoption, and why it is through these very difficulties that God's grace is so wonderfully made known. A much needed guidepost for Christians today.
Jul 30, 2011
Beth
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Martin and I just finished listening to this audiobook read by the author himself. It was an excellent book built around the thesis that adoption is both spiritual and physical. If you remove the spiritual element from a physical adoption, you are leaving out the entire aspect of God's adoption of each one of us. If you make adoption only about the spiritual, however, focusing only on God's adoption in salvation, you will miss the call to be a father to the fatherless. You can't effectively have
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Nov 09, 2010
Brent
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This book is an absolute MUST READ for all Christians (...all people really). Russell Moore brilliantly weaves the theology of God's adoption of believers seamlessly in with the reality of earthly adoption. God is the God of adoption and the church then must be people of adoption. This book will challenge you, encourage you, and push you to a deeper understanding of God's grace.
Apr 13, 2011
Jeff
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An excellent, convicting book for any Christian or non-Christan interested in adoption. An easy-to-read explanation of the parallels between theological adoption in Christ and earthly adoption. Moore also presents the role of the entire church in supporting adoption as a method of evangelism and the outworking of our own adoption by God.
Aug 25, 2009
Briannaheldt
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So I waffled between giving this book two or three stars. It had some good stuff in it, but I disagreed with a lot of what the author said too. (Mostly in regard to his kids' birthcountry, etc.) Some of it seemed a little insensitive to the fact that his children had a life and a story prior to becoming his sons.
Sep 23, 2009
Angela
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Really really really enjoyed this book. The first few chapters were especially great - author did a great job of weaving back and forth between the theology of adoption and his personal story. Later chapters seem to be good practical application. This was my first book on adoption and I thought it was a great one to start off with.
May 25, 2011
Brittany
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I really liked how the author wrote of OUR adoption (as believers). I think looking at the world through that lense,seeing how our Heavenly Father views and treats us, would be very beneficial when it comes to raising adopted kiddos, which is on my life's to-do list.
Aug 22, 2010
Lauren
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i loved this book. it explained well the doctrine of adoption and demonstrated the connection between God's adoption of us and our adoption of children beautifully. if you've ever thought about adoption or know anyone who has adopted or may adopt, read this book.
Oct 18, 2011
Doug
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This book is a good and easy read. Moore mixes his own experience of adopting two boys from Russia with theological reasons to adopt and practical suggestions before, during, and after an adoption. I was moved at almost every chapter, but I'm sensitive anyway.
Nov 26, 2010
Lindsey
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Not as practical as I thought it would be, but an excellent book on why the Church should be adopting. Basic argument: we're ADOPTED by Christ. Adoption is the metaphor for our salvation. Live the metaphor. Adopt.
Jul 27, 2011
Excellent, excellent, excellent for people considering adoption, for people who have been adopted, and for churches who want to foster an adoption culture. In other words: Everyone should read this.
