Josh on Nostr: Good morning. Paul told the Galatians that if they became circumcised, Christ would ...

Good morning. Paul told the Galatians that if they became circumcised, Christ would profit them nothing (Gal. 5:2). But in Acts 16:13 he himself circumcised Timothy. Either Paul was a hypocrite or the issue in Galatians is not circumcision itself, but circumcision done in an attempt to be justified, which is what 5:4 says.

The same principle applies to any work done in an attempt to be justified, including baptism or the Lord's Supper or helping a neighbor. It would mean you are severed from Christ.

The Whole Christ is received by faith, apart from any works, and in Him is eternal life.

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