Doug
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1 Corinthians 7:18 Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.
This passage could not be a physical principal. It would not be possible to become uncircumcised physically.
This passage must be alluding to a spiritual principle.
The context of this passage is abiding. If one is called to the Lord as a Jew, then continue as a Jew, don't become uncircumcised and become as a Gentile, without the law and promises. The church of God in this epistle consisted of, in part, the believing remnant or the little flock, the Israel of God (1 Corinthians 1:2). They were in Christ, and were promised the future Davidic kingdom on earth (Daniel 2:44). They believed on the Lord Jesus for salvation to eternal life (John 20:31). Paul was instructing them to remain in their calling and follow the commandments that were given to them by Jesus.
If one is called in the body of Christ as a Gentile, don't become circumcised; there are no commandments to follow the prescribed commandments given to Israel, but rather, follow the revelations, and doctrines given to Paul.
This passage could not be a physical principal. It would not be possible to become uncircumcised physically.
This passage must be alluding to a spiritual principle.
The context of this passage is abiding. If one is called to the Lord as a Jew, then continue as a Jew, don't become uncircumcised and become as a Gentile, without the law and promises. The church of God in this epistle consisted of, in part, the believing remnant or the little flock, the Israel of God (1 Corinthians 1:2). They were in Christ, and were promised the future Davidic kingdom on earth (Daniel 2:44). They believed on the Lord Jesus for salvation to eternal life (John 20:31). Paul was instructing them to remain in their calling and follow the commandments that were given to them by Jesus.
If one is called in the body of Christ as a Gentile, don't become circumcised; there are no commandments to follow the prescribed commandments given to Israel, but rather, follow the revelations, and doctrines given to Paul.