In Genesis 17:10 God gives to Abraham and his descendants the sign of circumcision, “This is My covenant, which you are to keep, between Me and you and your offspring after you: Every one of your males must be circumcised.” This was done to “serve as a sign” of the covenant God had established with Abraham. (Genesis 17:11) Read Acts 10:23-11:18. Here the apostle Peter proclaims the gospel to the gentile Cornelius and his household. What is the response of the “circumcised believers” when these “uncircumcised gentiles” repent, believe the gospel and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit? (11:45) What did Peter conclude? (11:34-36) What outward symbol was used to demonstrate that these new believers where accepted as full-fledged brothers and sisters in Christ? (10:47-48)
Evaluate the claim, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom prescribed by Moses, you cannot be saved!” (Acts 15:1) in light of the following Scriptures.
Jeremiah 4:4-
Matthew 23:25-26—
John 7:22-24—
Romans 3:28-30—
Romans 4:10-
Galatians 5:6; 6:15—
Colossians 2:11; 3:11—
Read Peter’s address to the elders in Acts 15:6-11. What does he mean by the proponents of circumcision putting “putting a yoke on the disciples’ necks”? How does Jesus define His “yoke” in Matthew 11:28-30?
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