2006-11-21 10:02:45 · 7 answers · asked by saved by grace 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There are several places in the bible that say things, like adopted sons of God,sons of god,children of God,in ephesians paul says we are one with God, all these thing where said to people who could not comprehend the whole truth"God dwells within you as you" in those days they would have cut off your head for such teachings,why do you think Jesus was crucified and paul was persicuted?? Throughout the ages God has had to communicate with people on their level. Hence paganism,burning bushes Etc.
2006-11-21 10:31:38 · answer #1 · answered by Weldon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus could be considered adopted by our standards today: Joseph was considered his father in name and patronage, but physically there was no relation between the two men at all.
I do not recall any passage where adoption is discouraged- the first century Christians were actually instructed to care for, among others, "fatherless boys (and girls)."
My parents are very faithful Christians, as am I, and I was adopted at birth, and there was no conflict in the congregation. I know of others who have done the same with no difficulties.
Adoption is a wonderful alternative to abortion and unfit parental situations, and should be talked about more often :)
2006-11-21 10:12:23 · answer #2 · answered by danni_d21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could only find 2, sorry.
Biblical References
Perhaps the first well-known reference to adoption (or what we presume to be adoption) is the story of Moses who, as recorded in the Old Testament [Exodus 2:5-10], was adopted by Pharaoh's daughter in the 13th century BC:
And of course, no adoption story would be complete without mention of Jesus Christ who was adopted by Joseph the Carpenter. According to practices of the times,when Joseph married Mary, he accepted Jesus as his own, which would carry the same legal weight as a modern-day adoption.
2006-11-22 01:22:12 · answer #3 · answered by Defunct 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard this question before. I am not 100% sure, but I think that the Bible does not mention it. Either way, it is neutral. However (this is just opinion as a Christian) I think if it was mentioned that it would be for it, as it goes along with Jesus teaching about helping the helpless etc.
2006-11-21 10:09:06 · answer #4 · answered by Andrew B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it says a lot possibly by inuendo.... Jesus was "adopted" by Jospeh. we are to love one another and treat each other failry if not better then ourselves - what a better way to do so then through the adoption of children?!
2006-11-21 10:37:21 · answer #5 · answered by Marysia 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
moses was adopted by the pharroes wife, Ester was adopted by her uncle, and Jesus was in a way adopted by Joseph.
2006-11-21 10:07:25 · answer #6 · answered by parental unit 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if you know why dont you share...
2006-11-21 10:07:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋