2009-09-04T11:07:09-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/circumcision/ http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2017:10-14&version=NIV 2009-09-04T11:07:09-05:00 When God made his covenant with the Hebrews he had them seal it with the physical act of circumcision. All the males who wanted to be called a Jew needed to be circumcised. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%205:6&version=NIV 2009-08-31T09:36:57-05:00 God isn't concerned with outward appearances, or religious symbols and rituals. The only thing that matters to God is our faith in Jesus Christ, and the way that it is put into practice in our lives. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%202:11-12&version=NIV 2009-08-19T15:37:39-05:00 Circumcision was practiced throughout the history of Israel as a symbol of belonging to God. In the New Testament, with the death and resurrection of Christ, we no longer need such a physical symbol, because Christ marks us spiritually as his own. http://70030.netministry.com/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=35622&columnid=3803 2008-10-27T17:47:17-05:00 The Jewish Christians were teaching the Gentile converts they had to be circumcised and follow the law. Paul addressed them by showing in the OT the... http://70030.netministry.com/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=35618&columnid=3803 2008-10-27T17:37:47-05:00 God does not care about our pedigree, and no one is immune from our responsibility or His judgment! http://lausanneworldpulse.com/perspectives.php/944 2008-06-11T13:46:18-05:00 Rites of passage, designed to suit the times and context, provide opportunities for the local church to capture vibrant Christian community.