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Confusing Baptism with Circumcision in Colossians 2
When looking at baptism, covenantal Reformed types who embrace paedobaptism often employ an argument that ties the covenantal sign of Circumcision to the Covenantal sign of Baptism. The argument goes something like this: Covenantal Theological Support Abraham was circumcised as a sign of his faith-before-circumcision: Romans 4:11 The Church is the true Israel (Romans 9:6-8), [...]
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Shadows and Not Typology in Colossians 2:17
Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day— things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ. (Col 2:16-17 // NASB95) I’ve seen this passage used [...]
Categorizing Colossians By Theological Buzzwords
While studying Colossians, I had noticed the constant interplay of language which allowed someone who reads into the text to apply specific labels to the passages as they see fit. I decided to do that with the following definitions: Technorati Tags: colossians, corporate solidarity, covenantal requirements, mystical union
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Christ-Oriented Mindset: Colossians Sermons