Paul is talking about the New Covenant and his chosen people - the church. He is saying that circumcision is no longer required - not even to the Jews.
Today's Comments: I finished reading Glorious Companions by Richard Schmidt for my Anglican Studies Class. It is a compilation of writings from the Reformation to modern time. Which of the writers is right? Who has the real theology? The liberals or the conservatives, the Roman Catholics or the Calvinists? What is the truth? I think that this passage is trying to tell us that it is not the outward and visible signs of our religion that count, it is the inward faith and conviction that is important. Yet, the question still remains, at what point does one try to correct the errors of the church, when that inward faith and conviction is in disagreement, and is there a point where it is better to leave the church in schism, rather than continue in acceptance of perceived truths that are believed to be wrong and in conflict with scripture?
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Today's Devotion: Galatians 6:16 (New International Version) - Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the Israel of God.
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This is Beverly from FLORIDA writing this. I find this most deep and thought provoking, However we are told in Scripture not to argue doctrine. There are so many views that we could argue things out of existence.
I would hope and pray that when the judgment comes I will be like the Church of Philadelphia. I would never stay with a church that went against the rules laid down by our Lord. We are to obey all those in authority ovr us as much as possible , but if the LAW GOES against God's word we have hid in our hearts, we should not be part of that body....bev
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