Thematic Bible: Covenant promises of
Thematic Bible
Circumcision » Covenant promises of
"Then he gave him a covenant of circumcision, and under this covenant he became the father of Isaac, whom he circumcised on the eighth day, and Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob became the father of the twelve Patriarchs.
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What special privilege, then, has the Jew? Or what is the use of circumcision?
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and he received circumcision as a sign, a seal of the faith-righteousness which he had while he was in uncircumcision; in order that he might be the father of all who believe, even though they are uncircumcised; so that righteousness might be imputed to them.
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they are not all children of Abraham because they are Abraham's descendants. The promise was, In Isaac shall thy posterity be called. That is, it is not the children of the flesh who are children of God; but the children of the promise are counted as his posterity. For thus is the word of promise, According to this season I will come, and Sarah shall bear a son. read more.
And not only so, but when Rebecca was pregnant by our forefather Isaac, though one man was the father of both children, and even though they were still unborn, and had done nothing either good or bad, in order that the purpose of God might stand according to election, not of works, but of Him who called, it was said to her, The elder shall serve the younger. As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.
And not only so, but when Rebecca was pregnant by our forefather Isaac, though one man was the father of both children, and even though they were still unborn, and had done nothing either good or bad, in order that the purpose of God might stand according to election, not of works, but of Him who called, it was said to her, The elder shall serve the younger. As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.
I solemnly testify to every man who submits to circumcision that he obligates himself to keep the whole Law.
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Related Topics
- Abraham, God's Covenant With
- Abraham, New Testament References
- Advantages
- Circumcision
- Circumcision, physical
- Circumcision, spiritual
- Exclusiveness
- Gifts Of God
- God's Covenant With The Patriarchs