Show Hope Book Club: Adopted for Life

Adopted for Life

“Adopted for Life” by Dr. Russell Moore positions adoption as a central gospel theme, showing how God’s adoption of believers through Christ shapes Christian identity, family, and the mission of the Church. Drawing on Scripture and theology, Dr. Moore challenges churches and families to see adoption not as a niche calling but as a visible witness to God’s redeeming love.

Discussion Questions

• Dr. Moore connects adoption directly to the heart of the gospel. How does viewing salvation as adoption, not just forgiveness, change the way you understand your relationship with God?
• What stood out to you about the emphasis on God choosing us rather than merely rescuing us? Why might that distinction matter?
• Why do you think adoption has often been underemphasized in Christian teaching? How does it affect how Christians view:
  • Family?
  • Belonging?
  • Identity?
• What barriers might prevent churches from supporting adoptive and foster families?
• What are tangible ways someone who is not called to adopt could still actively support adoption and foster care ministries?
• What cautions does Dr. Moore give about adopting with the wrong motivations, and why are those warnings important?
• What responsibility do Christians have toward vulnerable children even when adoption is not the outcome?

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