28 For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: Ver. 28. Neither is that circumcision ] See Colossians 2:11 . See Trapp on " Col 2:11 " Inward circumcision is (as Origen describeth it) Purgatio animae et abiectio vitiorum, or (as St Paul in the place above named) the putting off old Adam with his actions, by the circumcision of Christ, by his merit and Spirit. read more
For he: Romans 9:6-Ruth :, Psalms 73:1, Isaiah 1:9-Ezra :, Isaiah 48:1, Isaiah 48:2, Hosea 1:6-1 Samuel :, Matthew 3:9, John 1:47, John 8:37-Malachi :, Galatians 6:15, Revelation 2:9 neither: Jeremiah 9:26, Romans 4:10-2 Kings :, 1 Peter 3:21 Reciprocal: Genesis 17:10 - Every Genesis 17:12 - he that is eight days old Genesis 34:24 - every male Leviticus 26:41 - their uncircumcised Numbers 16:3 - all the Deuteronomy 10:16 - Circumcise Deuteronomy 30:6 - will circumcise 1 Samuel 4:3 - it may... read more
For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:For he is not a Jew — In the most important sense, that is, one of God's beloved people. Who is one in outward show only; neither is that the true, acceptable circumcision, which is apparent in the flesh. read more
2. Condition of the Jewish Race, Romans 2:17 to Romans 3:20 . The case of the Jew (17-24) with the written law is essentially parallel with that of the Gentile with the unwritten law, 12-15. Yet the apostle treats with a more careful deference. By a series of interrogations, more delicate yet more forcible than affirmations, he exhibits the wide discrepancies between their boasting of the law and their persistent breaking it. Gradually and carefully he approaches the conclusion that the... read more
28. Not a Jew… outwardly A universal condemnation upon those, Christian or Jew, who make an idolatry of ritualism. read more
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The Biblical Illustrator - Romans 2:25-29
Romans 2:25-29For circumcision verily profiteth if thou keep the law. Circumcision in relation to baptismI. Its institution (Genesis 17:9). It is called “the covenant,” and “the token of the covenant,” which God established with Abraham and his seed. So circumcision was not of man’s invention, but of God’s appointment. And baptism is not a ceremony introduced into the Church by the invention of man. Christ said, “Go and baptize all nations,” etc.II. The history of the ordinance.1. It commenced... read more