CIRCUMCISION
The Circumcision in the Old Testament is like Baptism in the New Testament
Circumcision is a sign of the Old Covenant and Baptism is a sign of the New Covenant
Both Circumcision and Baptism have inward and outward aspects
The inward aspect is more important than the outward
Having the outward without the inward is hypocrisy
Having the inward without the outward is of no effect
The outward confession of faith is a testimony, a symbol and an act of obedience
Baptism for the Christian
is like circumcision for the Jew
Genesis 17:10 Genesis 17:11 Genesis 17:12 Genesis 17:13 Genesis 17:14 Genesis 17:23 Genesis 17:24 Genesis 17:26 Genesis 17:27 Genesis 21:4 Genesis 34:14 Genesis 34:17 Genesis 34:22 Genesis 34:24 Exodus 4:26 Exodus 12:44 Exodus 12:48 Leviticus 12:3 Deuteronomy 10:16 Deuteronomy 30:6 Joshua 5:2 Joshua 5:3 Joshua 5:5 Joshua 5:7 Joshua 5:8 Jeremiah 4:4 Jeremiah 9:25
Luke 1:59 Luke 2:21 John 7:22 John 7:23 Acts 7:8 Acts 10:45 Acts 11:2 Acts 15:1 Acts 15:5 Acts 16:3 Acts 21:21 Romans 2:25 Romans 2:26 Romans 2:27 Romans 2:28 Romans 2:29 Romans 3:1 Romans 3:30 Romans 4:9 Romans 4:10 Romans 4:11 Romans 4:12 1Corinthians 7:18 1Corinthians 7:19 Galatians 2:3 Galatians 2:12 Galatians 5:2 Galatians 5:3 Galatians 5:6 Galatians 5:11 Galatians 6:12 Galatians 6:13 Galatians 6:15 Ephesians 2:11 Philippians 3:3 Philippians 3:5 Colossians 2:11 Colossians 3:11 Titus 1:10
Inward Aspects
see Circumcision of the Heart by the Spirit
What does the New Testament have to say about Circumcision?
Romans 4:11 Romans 2:28-29 1Corinthians 7:18-20 Galatians 2:3-6 Galatians 2:12-16 Galatians 3:1-14 Galatians 5:1-26 Philippians 3:3 Col 2:11 Col 3:11
Circumcision is a sign of the Abrahamic Covenant. It is a seal of righteousness. A righteousness that is by FAITH.
What was the purpose of circumcision?
It is a sign of the Abrahamic covenant. It is a the seal of Righteousness that is by Faith. It signifies a cutting off of the flesh.
Does circumcision prevent masturbation?
No, but it does make it harder.