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Book of Colossians - Chapter 2 - Verse 11

2:11
In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:

Meaning

Colossians 2:11 addresses the spiritual concept of circumcision, which was an important physical act in the Jewish tradition. However, in this verse, the apostle Paul explains that believers are circumcised in a spiritual sense through their faith in Christ. This circumcision is not performed by human hands, but by Christ Himself. This spiritual circumcision represents a removal of the sinful nature of the flesh, symbolizing a cutting away of our old selves and being made new in Christ. It signifies a transformation of the heart and a separation from the ways of the world. Through the act of faith in Christ, believers are united with Him in His death and resurrection, and as a result, they are set free from the power of sin and given a new life in Him. This verse highlights the importance of identifying with Christ and being transformed by His power to live a life that is pleasing to God.

Theological Overview

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