Doctrine of Adoption

Shay L. AskewTH602: Systematic Theology II

Fall 2013

Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children

born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.

John 1:12-13, NIV

Foster Care

Purpose of Foster Care

Safe & Temporary Placement

Social Service Custody

Permanent Placement

Reunification with Parents

Adoption

Guardianship/Custody

Problem with Foster Care

Child Abuse/Neglect/Mal-Treatment, etc.

Immediate and Long-Term Effects on Children & Youth

Whose It For?

Children from Birth to 18 years of Age, and Youth Ages 13—21

Parents Whose Children have Been Removed

Emancipated Youth Eligible for After Care Services

Foster Care

Problem with Foster Care

Child Abuse & Neglect

Definition: physical maltreatment or sexual molestation of a child

Mal-Treatment

Definition: mistreatment of a minor

Example: Physical (Bruises or Fractures), Psychological (Spurning, Terrorizing, Exploiting, etc.)

Sexual Molestation

Definition: Inappropriate sexual acts committed against children at the hands of adults.

Example: Fondling, Indecent Exposure, Penetration (oral, anal or genital), etc.

Cont.

Foster Care

Immediate Effects on Children & Youth

Emotional (isolation, anxiety, lack of trust in others)

Depression

Foster Parent Take Advantage Of Children To Receive Government Benefits

Long-Term Effects on Children & Youth

Therapy & Medication

Never Feel Wanted, Worthy of Love, or Accepted

Cont.

Wanted, Worthy, Accepted

Wanted

Care For, Wish The Best Of, And Desire The Best For, etc.

Worthy

Deserving, Attention, Respect

Accepted

Adequate, Validated, Approved, Favored

Doctrine of Adoption

Those that are justified by faith are adopted by God in the family of God.

Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of

human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.John 1:12-13, NIV

Doctrine of Adoption

Conversion, Regeneration, Justification, Union w/Christ, John 1:12

Status & Condition, John 15:14-15

From Creation – God’s Children

Acts 17:24-29, Hebrews 12:5-9, James 1:17, Malachi 2:10

Cont.

Doctrine of Adoption

Benefits of Doctrine of Adoption

Forgiveness – Ephesians 4:32, Romans 5:1

Reconciliation – Romans 5:8, 10

Liberty – Romans 8:14-16, Galatians 3:10-11

Discipline – Hebrews 12:5-11, Proverbs 3:11-12

Cont. Disadvantage of Foster Care:

Never Feel Wanted, Worthy of Love, or Accepted

WE ARE GOD’S CHILDREN

―Adoption Means that the Christian is the Recipient of God’s Fatherly Care‖.

~~ Heirs of God and Co-Heirs with Christ ~~Romans 8:16-17, Philippians 4:19, Matthew 6:25-34, Luke 11:11-13