Colossians, Class 15

In Class 15, we learn about the meaning of circumcision. Circumcision was of great importance to Jews, serving as a covenantal sign since the time of Abraham (Genesis 17). Moses faced a serious problem over not circumcising his own sons (Exodus 4:24-26). Jewish male infants were circumcised on the eighth day according to the Mosaic law, and Jesus mentioned circumcision being performed on the Sabbath to keep the law (John 7:22). Because circumcision was so important, that term is often used as a short-hand for the entire Law.
However, once Jesus came according to prophecy, He became the fulfillment of the law. Paul wrote, "For neither circumcision counts for anything nor uncircumcision, but keeping the commandments of God" (1 Corinthians 7:19). Circumcision remained controversial for the early church. However, the apostles taught that such rituals were unnecessary for Christians (Acts 11:1-18). Here, Paul notes that what circumcision does physically, faith in Christ does spiritually. In other words, what matters is knowing Christ, not physical circumcision.
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