At the same time, it may be proved that the rabbis regarded proselytism as a "new birth," and one produced or brought about by circumcision and baptism (Wunsche, l.c. 506; Geikie, 1:505). Others, again, have put further words into the reply of Jesus, such as, "The kingdom of ...
21 And when eight days were completed [g]for the circumcision of the Child, His name was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb. Jesus Presented in the Temple 22 Now when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were completed,...
21Jesus said to them,“I did one miracle,and you are all amazed.22Yet, because Moses gave you circumcision(though actually it did not come from Moses, but from the patriarchs),you circumcise a boy on the Sabbath.23Now if a boy can be circumcised on the Sabbath so that the law of ...
he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision. And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried
In Acts 15, we read about the dissension concerning circumcision. Some were teaching that all Gentile converts to the Gospel had to undergo circumcision to be saved. After much disputing, Paul and Barnabas went to the Apostles at Jerusalem to consult about this question. The leaders of the Ch...
And the faithful of the circumcision, who came with Peter, were astonished for that the grace of the Holy Ghost was poured out upon the Gentiles also.Acts 10:48And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Then they desired him to tarry with them some ...
both cheeks shall be offered if one cheek has been struck (comp. Matt. v. 39-41); instead of the Sabbath, Sunday shall be kept holy; Easter shall be celebrated instead of the Passover, Pentecost instead of the Feast of Weeks, etc.; circumcision is abrogated, and the dietary laws annul...
“Is not theLordin our midst? Calamity will not come upon us.” 2 Peter 2:3 Verse Concepts and in their greed they will exploit you with false words; their judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep. ...
29 *But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God. 1 Corinthians 2:1-16; 2 Corinthians 3:1-6, 15-18, (especially verse 3); 2 Corinthians 10:1-7, 12-18, (esp...
The people then undergo circumcision, renewing their covenant with God, and celebrating the Passover before engaging in battle. The first major conquest is Jericho. The Israelites, following God's instructions, march around the city once a day for six days, and on the seventh day, they march...