1. The Circumcision God Requires

2. Circumcision of the Flesh Commanded by God. Sign of God's covenant with Abraham. (Gen 17:9-11) Seal of the righteousness of the faith of Abraham. (Rom 4:11) Meaningless if the person did not obey the commands of God. (Rom 2:25-29)

3. Circumcision of the Flesh Covenant was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The covenant between God and Abraham was confirmed in Christ. (Gal 3:16-18) Under the new covenant of Jesus Christ, physical circumcision is no longer bound. (Col 2:14; Gal 5:1-6)

4. Circumcision Required by God A circumcision not made with hands. (Col 11-12) “circumcision not made with hands” is the “circumcision of Christ.”

5. Circumcision Required by God The “circumcision of Christ” is the circumcision of the heart seen throughout the scriptures. Moses to the first generation led out of Egyptian captivity.  “Therefore circumcise the foreskin of your heart, and be stiff-necked no longer.” (Deut 10:16)

6. Circumcision Required by God The “circumcision of Christ” is the circumcision of the heart seen throughout the scriptures. Moses to the second generation before they entered the land of Canaan.  “And the LORD your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your descendants, to love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, that you may live.” (Deut 30:6)

7. Circumcision Required by God The “circumcision of Christ” is the circumcision of the heart seen throughout the scriptures. Moses to the second generation before they entered the land of Canaan.  “Circumcise yourselves to the LORD, And take away the foreskins of your hearts, You men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem,...” (Jer 4:4)

8. Circumcision Required by God The “circumcision of Christ” is the circumcision of the heart seen throughout the scriptures. Moses to the second generation before they entered the land of Canaan.  “'Behold, the days are coming,' says the LORD, 'that I will punish all who are circumcised with the uncircumcised... all the house of Israel are uncircumcised in the heart.'” (Jer 9:25-26)

9. Circumcision Required by God Circumcision of the heart is necessary for faithfulness. Put away worldly desires.  Colossians 2:11  Romans 6:5-6 Develop a love for the Lord.  Mark 12:30  1 John 2:15-17

10. Circumcision Required by God Circumcision of the heart is necessary for faithfulness. Foreskin of the heart must be removed.  “Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life.” (Pro 4:23)  “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.” (Matt 12:35)

11. Circumcision Required by God Circumcision of the heart is necessary for faithfulness. Foreskin of the heart must be removed.  Mark 7:21-23  Compare to James 1:14-15

12. Circumcision Required by God Circumcision of the heart results in the following... Putting off...  the old man which grows corrupt. (Eph 4:22)  anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth, and lying. (Col 3:8)

13. Circumcision Required by God Circumcision of the heart results in the following... Casting off...  the works of darkness and putting on the armor of light. (Rom 13:12)  the works of darkness and putting on the Lord Jesus Christ. (Rom 13:14; Gal 3:27)

14. Circumcision Required by God Circumcision of the heart results in the following... Putting on...  the new man. (Eph 4:24; Col 3:10)  the whole armor of God. (Eph 6:11-18)

15. Circumcision Required by God Circumcision of the heart results in the following... Putting on...  tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering, bearing with one another, and forgiving one another. (Col 3:12-13)  love, which is the bond of perfection. (Col 3:14)

16. Circumcision Required by God When a person undergoes the circumcision of the heart, the circumcision of Jesus Christ, he will put away, he will cast off, he will overcome the various desires of the flesh and of the world. He will seek first the will of God. He will seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.

17. Conclusion This circumcision of the heart is a circumcision of choice. No person will undergo the circumcision of his heart against his will. Each person must willingly submit himself to Jesus Christ and His word. Each person must willingly repent and turn to Jesus Christ. Each person must count the cost. (Luke 14:25-33)

18. Conclusion Are you willing to become a child of God? Are you willing to make the necessary changes in your life? Are you willing to circumcise your heart, cutting away the desires and love of the world? If so, then let us help you to turn your life to Jesus Christ through obedience to the gospel's call unto salvation.