who says, “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love” (Gal. 5:6). Circumcision no longer remains a requirement for those who desire to obey God (1 Cor. 7:18–19). Baptism is now the sign for all those who desire to obey Christ and express their faith in him—men and women, Jews and Gentiles (cf. Acts 2:38; 8:12; 10:47–48). While the sign of the covenant changes, the features of the covenant of faith
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