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Genesis 45:1 – NIV
“Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, ‘Have everyone leave my presence!’ So there was no one with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers.”

Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The story of Joseph is one of the clearest prophetic foreshadowings of Jesus Christ in the Old Testament. Though betrayed and sold by his own brothers, Joseph did not perish in obscurity. Instead, by the providence of God, he was elevated to a place of power in Egypt and became the instrument of salvation for many during a global famine.

One of the most profound moments in this narrative is when Joseph reveals himself to his brothers (Genesis 45). He does not make this revelation publicly before the Egyptians those who had embraced and honored him but instead commands everyone to leave the room. In that intimate moment, only Joseph and his eleven brothers remain.

This detail is not accidental. It carries deep theological significance that foreshadows God’s redemptive plan.

Joseph, in many ways, prefigures Jesus Christ. Jesus was sent first to the Jews, His own people. Yet Scripture tells us:

John 1:11 – ESV
“He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him.”

Jesus, like Joseph, was rejected by His brethren. They did not recognize Him as their Messiah. Instead of receiving Him, they handed Him over to be crucified (Matthew 27:22-25). But this rejection led to salvation being offered to the Gentiles the nations just as Egypt, a foreign land, became the place where Joseph was exalted and used by God.

Romans 11:11 – ESV
“So I ask, did they stumble in order that they might fall? By no means! Rather through their trespass salvation has come to the Gentiles, so as to make Israel jealous.”

Today, we Gentiles rejoice in this grace, having accepted the Messiah. Jesus Christ has become the chief cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20), not only for Israel but for all who believe. However, just as Joseph’s brothers eventually recognized him, the day is coming when Israel will also recognize Jesus as their true Messiah.

The prophet Zechariah foretold this moment of national repentance:

Zechariah 12:10 – NIV
“And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication. They will look on me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for him as one mourns for an only child…”

This moment mirrors Genesis 45, when Joseph’s brothers wept after finally realizing who he truly was. Israel, too, will mourn when their eyes are opened, and they realize that Jesus, whom they pierced, is indeed their long-awaited Messiah.

But notice: before Joseph could reveal himself, he first sent the Egyptians away. Likewise, before Christ reveals Himself to Israel in the last days, He will first remove His Church from the earth in the event known as the rapture.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 – ESV
“For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command… And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive… will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air…”

Only after this removal will Jesus turn His focus to the Jewish nation during the period known as Daniel’s 70th week (Daniel 9:27), or the seven-year tribulation. During this time:

• Israel will come to national repentance (Romans 11:25–27).
• The Antichrist will rise to persecute them (Matthew 24:15–22; Revelation 13).
• God will judge the world for its rebellion (Revelation 6–18).
• Jesus will return in glory to rescue Israel and establish His millennial kingdom (Zechariah 14:3–9; Revelation 19:11–16).

Romans 11:26 – ESV
“And in this way all Israel will be saved, as it is written, ‘The Deliverer will come from Zion, he will banish ungodliness from Jacob.’”

Dear friend, we are living in the final moments before these prophetic events unfold. Since 1948, Israel has been reestablished as a sovereign nation—a clear fulfillment of end-times prophecy (Ezekiel 37). The signs Jesus spoke of in Matthew 24 are being fulfilled before our eyes.

What are we waiting for now? Only the sound of the trumpet. No more prophecies need to be fulfilled before the rapture. It could happen at any moment.

If the rapture were to occur today, the world would only have seven years remaining before the return of Christ in judgment and glory. Don’t ignore this truth. Don’t delay your decision. This is the time to examine your life and align yourself with God’s plan.

If you’ve never been born again, do not wait.
To be born again:

1. Repent of your sins—turn away from them with genuine sorrow and intention to change (Acts 3:19).
2. Be baptized in water—by full immersion, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins (Acts 2:38).
3. Receive the gift of the Holy Spirit—the promised seal of salvation and power for holy living (Ephesians 1:13; Acts 2:39).

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The Lord bless you and keep you.

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Yes, the Lord Jesus was crowned with a crown of thorns.
But why did this happen? What is the deeper spiritual significance of the crown of thorns placed upon His head?

Let us examine this carefully through Scripture.

1. The Biblical Account (Matthew 27:27–31, NIV)

“Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him.
They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him,
and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head.
They put a staff in his right hand. Then they knelt in front of him and mocked him. ‘Hail, King of the Jews!’ they said.
They spit on him, and took the staff and struck him on the head again and again.
After they had mocked him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him.”
(Matthew 27:27–31, NIV)

When Pilate asked Jesus if He was the King of the Jews, Jesus did not deny it. He answered, “You have said so” (Matthew 27:11, NIV), affirming His kingship in a humble and profound way.

2. Why Did They Place a Crown of Thorns on Jesus?

The Roman soldiers mocked Jesus because they thought the claim that He was a king was ridiculous. Romans deeply despised the Jewish people and used this moment to ridicule both Jesus and the Jewish nation.

To mock the idea of His kingship:

• They dressed Him in a scarlet robe, imitating royal garments.

• They placed a staff in His hand, mimicking a king’s scepter.

• They twisted a crown of thorns and forced it onto His head, instead of placing a royal golden crown.

Their mockery fulfilled prophetic Scriptures, such as Isaiah 53:3 (NIV):

“He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem.”

Ironically, while mocking Him, they were unknowingly crowning the true King — the King not just of the Jews, but of all creation (Revelation 19:16).

3. The Spiritual Meaning of the Crown of Thorns

The crown of thorns had profound symbolic significance:

Sin and the Curse:
In Genesis 3:17–18, after Adam’s fall, God cursed the ground:

“Cursed is the ground because of you; through painful toil you will eat food from it all the days of your life. It will produce thorns and thistles for you…” (NIV)

Thorns represent the result of human sin and the curse on creation.
By wearing the crown of thorns, Jesus symbolically bore the full weight of humanity’s sin and the curse itself upon His head.

Suffering and Mockery:
Jesus willingly endured shame, suffering, and pain to redeem humanity. His crown was not made of gold, but of suffering — yet through it, He achieved the greatest victory.

True Kingship Through Humility:
Jesus taught that true greatness comes through humility. As He said, “For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted” (Luke 14:11, NIV).
Jesus humbled Himself even to death, and for that reason, God highly exalted Him (Philippians 2:5–11).

4. Why Didn’t Jesus Resist?

Jesus had the power to stop His suffering at any moment (Matthew 26:53), but He chose not to, for several reasons:

a) To Secure Our Salvation

Without His suffering and crucifixion, there would be no redemption for mankind.

“Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness” (Hebrews 9:22, NIV).

b) To Fulfill the Principle of Exaltation through Humility

Jesus’ path to exaltation was through humiliation.
As Philippians 2:8–9 (NIV) explains:

“And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death — even death on a cross!
Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name…”

c) To Set an Example for Us

Jesus left us a model of endurance under unjust suffering.

“To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.” (1 Peter 2:21, NIV)

When insulted, Jesus did not retaliate. When suffering, He made no threats. Instead, He entrusted Himself to God, the righteous Judge (1 Peter 2:23).

We are called to do the same — to endure hardship patiently, knowing that God sees and will ultimately vindicate His people.

5. Final Reflections

The crown of thorns was not just an instrument of mockery and torture — it was a profound symbol of the sin, curse, suffering, and shame that Jesus willingly bore for humanity’s sake.
Through His humiliation, He brought about the greatest victory: the defeat of sin, death, and the grave.

Today, Jesus wears a crown not of thorns, but of glory (Revelation 14:14; 19:12).
And He invites all who believe in Him to share in His victory.

Maranatha — the Lord is coming soon!

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In Luke 10:4 (NKJV), Jesus instructed His disciples:

“Carry neither money bag, knapsack, nor sandals; and greet no one along the road.”

At the same time, in Matthew 5:47 (NKJV), Jesus taught:

“And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors do so?”

This raises an important question:
Why would Jesus seem to discourage greeting people in one place, and encourage broader greetings in another?

Understanding the Context

Let’s start by reading the broader context:

Luke 10:1-4 (NKJV):

After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go.
Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.
Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves.
Carry neither money bag, knapsack, nor sandals; and greet no one along the road.”

Jesus was sending out the seventy disciples urgently to proclaim the arrival of the Kingdom of God. Their mission was time-sensitive. Every moment counted because souls needed to hear the Good News of salvation.

In ancient Jewish culture, greetings (“shalom” and others) often involved elaborate rituals, lengthy conversations, and strong social obligations.
Stopping to greet people along the way could have easily distracted or delayed the disciples from their higher calling — proclaiming the Gospel.

This command was not a universal ban on politeness or friendliness.
Rather, it was a temporary instruction tied specifically to the urgency and seriousness of their evangelistic mission.

Why No Greetings During Evangelism?

Imagine a disciple traveling on his way to preach. As he passes near a relative’s home, he decides to stop and greet them. In that interaction, he might:

• Hear news about a death in the family.

• Be given errands or responsibilities unrelated to his mission.

• Receive warnings that stir fear or doubt.

• Get emotionally entangled in earthly matters.

Such distractions could easily shift his focus away from the divine task entrusted to him. His mind, meant to be centered on proclaiming Christ, could become preoccupied with secondary concerns.

Therefore, Jesus wisely instructed:
“Greet no one along the road.”
The Kingdom message was so urgent and precious that it required full attention and unwavering focus.

This instruction resonates with 2 Timothy 2:4 (NKJV):

“No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.”

Just as soldiers avoid distractions in battle, so too must laborers for the Gospel stay single-minded during their mission.

How Does Matthew 5:47 Fit In?

In Matthew 5:47, Jesus is teaching about loving beyond boundaries.
He rebukes shallow, selective love that only favors one’s friends and family.

“And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors do so?” (NKJV)

Here, Jesus encourages a heart posture that embraces universal love and kindness, including even strangers and enemies.
Thus, outside the specific context of evangelistic urgency, believers are called to greet, welcome, and love all people, showing the nature of God’s expansive grace.

Lessons for Us Today

Likewise, when we are on assignment for God—whether it’s evangelism, prayer, worship, teaching, or any other ministry—we must:

• Maintain laser-like focus.

• Avoid unnecessary distractions.

• Protect our minds from earthly concerns.

Hebrews 12:1-2 (NKJV) reminds us:

“Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.”

Even simple, innocent distractions can dilute the power and urgency of our spiritual mission.

For example, during a worship service, it’s wise to switch off phones, minimize movement, and stay fully engaged in prayer, worship, and listening to the Word.
Everything we do for God deserves our full, undivided attention.

Conclusion

Jesus’ instruction in Luke 10:4 was not about forbidding kindness. It was about ensuring urgency, purity of focus, and undistracted obedience when advancing the Kingdom of God.

After the mission, as seen in Matthew 5:47, believers are to greet everyone warmly and reflect the inclusive love of Christ.

Maranatha! (“Come, Lord Jesus!”)

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The Bible describes Moses as the most humble man on Earth. But there are moments in the scriptures, such as in Numbers 31:14-17, where Moses appears to act in a severe and harsh manner, even ordering the killing of people. This creates a theological question: how can the same person be described as humble while carrying out such harsh commands?

Let’s break this down with the relevant biblical context:

1. Moses’ Humility – God’s Testimony

Numbers 12:3 says:

“Now the man Moses was very humble, more than all men who were on the face of the earth.”

This passage directly describes Moses’ humility. It is important to note that this statement was made by God Himself, so it cannot be a lie or exaggeration. God’s word is always truthful. However, this leads to the question: how could Moses be humble and still be involved in actions that seem to contradict this humility?

2. Moses’ Early Life – Not Always Humble

Initially, Moses was not humble. He was a powerful and capable leader in Egypt, trained in all the wisdom of the Egyptians. Acts 7:22 provides insight into Moses’ early life:

“Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was mighty in words and deeds.”

This shows that Moses, before his encounter with God, was a man of strength and influence, known for his speech and deeds. He wasn’t the humble shepherd we later read about. In fact, Exodus 2:11-15 shows that Moses killed an Egyptian man, which led him to flee from Egypt, demonstrating that his life was marked by pride and self-reliance at this point.

3. God’s Humbling of Moses

After fleeing Egypt, Moses spent forty years in Midian, tending to the sheep of his father-in-law, Jethro. During this time, Moses was humbled. The pride and self-reliance that characterized his early life were stripped away as he learned to be a servant. This period was crucial in preparing Moses for his role as the leader of Israel.

In Exodus 3:10, God speaks to Moses through the burning bush and commands him to go back to Egypt to free the Israelites. By this point, Moses had become a humble man, which is why he responded hesitantly, saying:

“Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and that I should bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?” (Exodus 3:11).

Moses’ humility was now evident in his recognition of his own weakness and limitations, and he sought God’s guidance rather than relying on his own strength.

4. The Question of Harsh Orders – The Case of Midian

The moment of tension arises in Numbers 31:14-17, where Moses gives the command to kill the Midianite women and children, seemingly contradicting his earlier humble nature.

In Numbers 31:14, Moses becomes angry with the officers of the Israelite army when they return from battle:

“Moses was angry with the officers of the army, with the captains over thousands and captains over hundreds, who had come from the battle.”

Why was Moses angry? Because, even though God had ordered them to destroy all of Midian (due to their role in leading Israel to sin, as seen in Numbers 25:1-3), the officers spared the women. Numbers 31:16 makes it clear that the women had been a direct cause of Israel’s sin:

“These are the women who caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to trespass against the Lord in the incident of Peor, and there was a plague among the congregation of the Lord.”

Moses’ anger was not out of personal vengeance, but because the soldiers had not fully obeyed God’s command to eliminate all the Midianites, including the women who had led Israel into sin. Moses, despite his humility, was still fully committed to God’s justice and commands, even when they were harsh.

5. The Command to Kill – Divine Judgment

Moses’ actions in commanding the killing of the Midianites must be understood in light of divine judgment. Numbers 31:1-2 reveals that God gave Moses a direct command to avenge the Israelites against Midian for leading them into sin. This was not an arbitrary decision by Moses, but a fulfillment of God’s judgment upon the Midianites for their idolatry and corruption:

“The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: ‘Take vengeance on the Midianites for the children of Israel. Afterward you shall be gathered to your people.'”

Moses, acting as God’s instrument, was carrying out this judgment. It is also important to recognize that in the context of ancient Israel, divine commands regarding judgment were often severe and were seen as necessary to purify the nation and prevent further sin.

6. Moses’ Humility in Obeying God’s Will

Despite his anger and the severity of his actions, Moses remained humble in his obedience to God. His humility was not about passively accepting everything; rather, it was about submitting to God’s will, no matter how difficult or uncomfortable. Moses understood that true humility is not simply a soft or passive demeanor, but an unwavering commitment to carry out God’s will, even when it involves difficult decisions.

In Numbers 31:17, Moses reiterates God’s command to the soldiers:

“Now therefore, kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman who has known a man by lying with him.”

Moses did not make these decisions lightly; they were carried out because they were part of God’s judgment against a sinful nation. Moses remained obedient to God’s command, not out of personal desire, but out of his role as a servant of God.

Conclusion: Humility and Obedience to God

Moses’ humility is not contradicted by his actions. Instead, it is demonstrated in his willingness to obey God, even in the most difficult circumstances. Humility, in biblical terms, does not mean avoiding tough decisions or actions, but rather submitting to God’s authority and carrying out His will. Moses’ humility was evident in his readiness to follow God’s commands, no matter the cost.

The lesson for us is clear: true humility is not just in how we act outwardly but in our heart’s willingness to obey God fully, even when His commands are difficult. We are called to follow God’s will, trusting in His wisdom, even when it challenges our understanding or comfort.

Maranatha!
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Let us begin with the scripture:

Deuteronomy 23:18 (ESV) – “You shall not bring the fee of a prostitute or the wages of a dog into the house of the Lord your God in payment for any vow, for both of these are an abomination to the Lord your God.”

Understanding the Terms: “Prostitute” and “Dog”

In this verse, two forms of illicit income are mentioned:

• The fee of a prostitute, referring to money earned through female prostitution.

• The wages of a dog, a metaphor for a male prostitute. In ancient Hebrew context, the word “dog” (Hebrew: keleb) could be a derogatory term referring to male cult prostitutes, particularly those associated with pagan temple rituals (see also Strong’s Concordance H3611).

This usage reflects both moral corruption and ritual impurity. Male prostitution, often practiced in pagan temples, was directly tied to idolatry and sexual perversion, which God forbade for Israel (see Leviticus 18:22 and 1 Kings 14:24).

Leviticus 18:22 (ESV) – “You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination.”

1 Kings 14:24 (ESV) – “…there were also male cult prostitutes in the land. They did according to all the abominations of the nations that the Lord drove out before the people of Israel.”

These male prostitutes were often linked to Canaanite fertility worship and were considered detestable because their acts directly opposed God’s design for sexuality and worship.

Why God Forbids These Offerings

God is holy, and His house must be kept holy. Offerings to God were to be from clean hands and pure hearts (see Psalm 24:3–4). God rejected not only sinful acts but also any proceeds gained through sin, especially sexual immorality tied to idolatry.

Proverbs 15:8 (ESV) – “The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.”

By forbidding the earnings of prostitution (both female and male), God emphasizes that the source of an offering matters. It is not enough to give to God—how we live and how we earn matters deeply to Him.

Holiness as the True Offering

Scripture teaches that holiness is the first and most important offering God seeks from us. Without repentance and sanctification, our gifts—even generous ones—are not pleasing to Him.

Romans 12:1 (ESV) – “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.”

Jesus also reaffirmed this principle in the New Testament:

Matthew 9:13 (ESV) – “Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.”

In other words, God desires transformed lives more than outward religious acts.

The Heart Behind the Offering

Jesus instructed believers to reconcile with others and come before God with sincerity, not hypocrisy:

Matthew 5:23–24 (ESV) – “So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.”

This shows that God values right relationships and internal purity above ritual sacrifice.

Final Judgment: Who Will Inherit Eternal Life?

Scripture warns that those who continue in willful sin, including sexual immorality and deceit, without repentance, will be excluded from the Kingdom of God:

Revelation 22:14–15 (ESV) – “Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the gates. Outside are the dogs and sorcerers and the sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.”

The term “dogs” here again refers to those living in moral and spiritual corruption—those who have rejected God’s path of holiness.

Summary and Encouragement

• God forbids income from prostitution (male or female) from being used in offerings to Him.

• Holiness and sincere repentance are what God desires more than material gifts.

• We are called to live holy lives, offer ourselves to God, and repent from sin.

• Those who persist in sin and refuse to repent are in danger of being excluded from eternal life.

May we strive to live in holiness, offering ourselves fully to the Lord.

Maranatha! (The Lord is coming.)
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In Philippians 3:1–3 (NKJV), the Apostle Paul writes:

“Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe. Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation! For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.”

In this passage, Paul is warning the believers in Philippi   primarily Gentile (non-Jewish) Christians   about a group known as the Judaizers. These were Jews who taught that in order to be truly saved, Gentile Christians needed to obey the Law of Moses, including physical circumcision. Paul refers to their insistence on circumcision as “mutilation” (Greek: katatomē)   a sharp rebuke implying that this ritual had become nothing more than meaningless cutting of the flesh when separated from genuine faith.

Old Testament Background: The Covenant of Circumcision

Under the Old Covenant, circumcision was commanded by God as a physical sign of His covenant with Abraham and his descendants:

Genesis 17:10–11 (NKJV)
“This is My covenant which you shall keep, between Me and you and your descendants after you: Every male child among you shall be circumcised; and you shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskins, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between Me and you.”

This practice became a cornerstone of Jewish identity and religious life. However, even in the Old Testament, God hinted that true circumcision was spiritual:

Deuteronomy 10:16 (NKJV)
“Therefore circumcise the foreskin of your heart, and be stiff-necked no longer.”

Jeremiah 4:4 (NKJV)
“Circumcise yourselves to the Lord, and take away the foreskins of your hearts…”

New Covenant Fulfillment: Circumcision of the Heart

With the coming of Christ, the requirement for physical circumcision was fulfilled and replaced by spiritual transformation through the Holy Spirit. Paul explains that those who are truly God’s people are not marked by external rituals but by inward change:

Romans 2:28–29 (NKJV)
“For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh; but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter…”

This inner transformation is what the Bible calls being “born again”  a spiritual rebirth through faith in Jesus Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

John 3:3,5 (NKJV)
“Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God… unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.”

Titus 3:5 (NKJV)
“…according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit.”

Paul’s Strong Opposition to Legalism

Paul continually warned that relying on the flesh   including rituals like circumcision   undermines the gospel of grace. Salvation is by faith alone in Christ, not by works of the law:

Galatians 5:2–4 (NKJV)
“Indeed I, Paul, say to you that if you become circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing… You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace.”

Galatians 6:15 (NKJV)
“For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but a new creation.”

In other words, what matters is not whether someone is circumcised in the body, but whether they have been made new by the Holy Spirit.

True Christianity: Life in the Spirit

Those who belong to Christ are recognized not by outward signs, but by the presence of the Holy Spirit in their lives:

Romans 8:9 (NKJV)
“But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His.”

Therefore, spiritual circumcision   the cutting away of sin and the old nature is done by the Holy Spirit, not by human hands:

Colossians 2:11–12 (NKJV)
“In Him you were also circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the sins of the flesh… buried with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with Him through faith…”

Conclusion: Be Born Again

Jesus taught that unless a person is born again, they cannot enter the Kingdom of God. This involves:

1. Believing in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

2. Repenting of sin.

3. Being baptized in water (by immersion) in Jesus’ name.

4. Receiving the Holy Spirit, who renews the heart and seals the believer as God’s child.

This is the spiritual circumcision that God accepts.

2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”

Maranatha!
(Our Lord comes!)

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