CALLED

[Doug]

1 Corinthians 7:18 Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.

This passage could not be a physical principal. It would not be possible to become uncircumcised physically.

This passage must be alluding to a spiritual principle.

The context of this passage is abiding. If one is called to the Lord as a Jew, then continue as a Jew, don't become uncircumcised and become as a Gentile, without the law and promises. The church of God in this epistle consisted of, in part, the believing remnant or the little flock, the Israel of God (1 Corinthians 1:2). They were in Christ, and were promised the future Davidic kingdom on earth (Daniel 2:44). They believed on the Lord Jesus for salvation to eternal life (John 20:31). Paul was instructing them to remain in their calling and follow the commandments that were given to them by Jesus.

If one is called in the body of Christ as a Gentile, don't become circumcised; there are no commandments to follow the prescribed commandments given to Israel, but rather, follow the revelations, and doctrines given to Paul.

 

[Rocky Wiley]

1 Corinthians 7:18 Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.

This passage could not be a physical principal. It would not be possible to become uncircumcised physically.

This passage must be alluding to a spiritual principle.

The context of this passage is abiding. If one is called to the Lord as a Jew, then continue as a Jew, don't become uncircumcised and become as a Gentile, without the law and promises. The church of God in this epistle consisted of, in part, the believing remnant or the little flock, the Israel of God (1 Corinthians 1:2). They were in Christ, and were promised the future Davidic kingdom on earth (Daniel 2:44). They believed on the Lord Jesus for salvation to eternal life (John 20:31). Paul was instructing them to remain in their calling and follow the commandments that were given to them by Jesus.

If one is called in the body of Christ as a Gentile, don't become circumcised; there are no commandments to follow the prescribed commandments given to Israel, but rather, follow the revelations, and doctrines given to Paul.

Called just as you are, Israel or gentile.

 

[justbyfaith]

I believe that Hebrews 8:8-10, Hebrews 10:16 applies to all who are under the New Covenant.

 

[Doug]

I believe that Hebrews 8:8-10, Hebrews 10:16 applies to all who are under the New Covenant.

I fail to see how you can say a covenant made with Israel in these verses (Hebrews 8:8-10 Hebrews 10:16) could possibly apply to the body of Christ

 

[justbyfaith]

I fail to see how you can say a covenant made with Israel in these verses (Hebrews 8:8-10 Hebrews 10:16) could possibly apply to the body of Christ

It is the NEW COVENANT.

The word "covenant" is most often synonymous with the word "testament"

So then, the NEW COVENANT is in fact THE NEW TESTAMENT.

I would say that the New Testament is for Gentiles, wouldn't you?

Compare Romans 3:21 to Galatians 5:22-23, I think you might get a revelation if you think on the verses long enough.