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Circumcision is of the heart; and it boils down to entire sanctification. Now in Romans 4:11 (in context of the scriptures in question, it teaches that righteousness will be imputed even to those who are not circumcised of heart (entirely sanctified). Sanctification doesn't save us from the penalty of sin, but it is something that makes our ministry effective (Philemon 1:6). And for that reason, I desire it, even though it doesn't save me. Because I have a genuine love in my heart toward people (because I am saved) and I want them to be saved and edified as believers. And if I am a hypocrite, I will not be able to do that very effectively.Out of context. I will prove it to you one by one with the references you offered.
Romans 4
4Now to the one who works, his wage is not credited as a favor, but as what is due. 5But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness, 6just as David also speaks of the blessing on the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
7“BLESSED ARE THOSE WHOSE LAWLESS DEEDS HAVE BEEN FORGIVEN,
AND WHOSE SINS HAVE BEEN COVERED.
8“BLESSED IS THE MAN WHOSE SIN THE LORD WILL NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT.”
9Is this blessing then on the circumcised, or on the uncircumcised also? For we say, “FAITH WAS CREDITED TO ABRAHAM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS.” 10How then was it credited? While he was circumcised, or uncircumcised? Not while circumcised, but while uncircumcised;
You are using Romans 4 to prove that salvation is not given in return for effort, but for no effort, that is, a free gift. Payment contrasted with gift.
But Paul is contrasting loyalty, faith, with circumcision, as a requirement to receive the blessing, justification, to be found righteous.
He was teaching that it was not necessary to become a Jew to receive God’s blessing.
See how easy it is to prove the meaning wrong? Make more effort not to make a serious mistake which will lead to gnashing of teeth later on.
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