What does the Bible say about circumcision and baptism?
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The Bible teaches that both circumcision and baptism are physical tokens representing a spiritual operation performed by God.
In Colossians 2:11-12, the Apostle Paul explains that in Christ, believers have undergone a circumcision made without hands, which refers to a spiritual experience that separates them from the sins of the flesh. Similarly, baptism is described as a burial with Christ, signifying the believer's death to sin and resurrection through faith in God's operation. Both ordinances serve as reminders of God's covenant promises and the spiritual work He has accomplished in saving His people.
Scripture References:
Colossians 2:11-12, Romans 4, Galatians 5:2-4, 1 Peter 3:21, Genesis 17:10-14, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 6:3-4
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