Circumcision signifies God's covenant with His people and represents a spiritual work in the heart rather than a physical act.
Circumcision, as seen in scripture, is not merely a physical act but a profound symbol of God's covenant with His people. In Genesis 17, God established circumcision as a token of His covenant with Abraham and his descendants, emphasizing that it represents a deeper spiritual reality. The New Testament unveils that true circumcision is of the heart, as illustrated in Romans 2:28-29, where Paul explains that one is a true Jew, not outwardly but inwardly. This spiritual circumcision involves the work of Christ, who fulfills the covenant through His bloodshed, providing true salvation and regeneration to believers, whether Jew or Gentile.
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