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1 | N.T. circumcision? | Col 2:12 | charis | 22844 | ||
Saints and brethren, Greetings in the name of Jesus! "...and in Him you were also circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, in the removal of the body of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ; having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised up with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead." Colossians 2:12 NASB Is water baptism the sign of the New Covenant? Would it then be the promised 'circumcision of heart?' "Moreover the LORD your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your descendants, to love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, so that you may live." Deuteronomy 30:6 NASB Also, would water baptism be a fulfilment of the Old Testament command? "Circumcise yourselves to the LORD And remove the foreskins of your heart, Men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem, Or else My wrath will go forth like fire And burn with none to quench it, Because of the evil of your deeds." Jeremiah 4:4 NASB. Blessings one and all! In Christ Jesus, charis |
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2 | N.T. circumcision? | Col 2:12 | Makarios | 22897 | ||
Greetings charis! The removal of our old sinful nature, which is in rebellion against God is illustrated in verse 11 in the rite of circumcision and in baptism. However, it is accomplished by a spiritual circumcision and baptism by the Holy Spirit, not through water baptism. I believe that THIS is the sign of the New Covenant and this is the circumcision of the heart (Spirit baptism), that occurs at the moment of salvation. I believe that this Spirit baptism would also fulfill Deut. 30:6. I do not believe that water baptism, in and of itself, is a fulfillment of the Old Testament command. Excellent quote of Jeremiah 4:4!! Your Brother in Christ, Nolan |
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3 | N.T. circumcision? | Col 2:12 | Sir Pent | 22903 | ||
Support, Personal Note ......................... Dear Nolan, I completely agree with you on this post. It occurs to me that I don't seem to get to respond to you very much, mainly because I agree with you so often. Therfore, I thought I'd take this chance to just encourage you to keep up the good work! |
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4 | N.T. circumcision? | Col 2:12 | Makarios | 22982 | ||
Thank you my friend! We have a lot in common, not to mention a history together.. :) So quite naturally, I wouldn't respond a whole lot to your posts (and you to mine) since we are in agreement so much! Everyone needs encouragement and I appreciate it! I will make it a point to encourage you more often and to tell you that I agree even when thats all I have to say.. :) I am grateful that we have been such blessings to each other! Your friend always, Nolan |
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