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Signs Don't Save
Commentators unanimously explain that Paul's point about circumcision is a universal principle: religious rituals and identity markers are worthless without genuine obedience to God. Just as a Jew's circumcision was nullified by law-breaking, external acts like baptism or church membership do not save a person. God looks past the outward sign to the reality of the heart and life.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 2:25
18th Century
Theologian
For circumcision. (Acts 7:8).
This was the distinctive rite by which the relationship to the covenant of Abraham was re…
AT Robertson
On Romans 2:25
If thou be a doer of the law (εαν νομον πρασσεις). Condition of third class and the present (continued action) subjunctive of πρασ…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 2:25–29
19th Century
Bishop
This section forms a connecting link with the opening of the next chapter. “The characteristic mark and badge of the Jew has two sides: one outward…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 2:25
19th Century
Preacher
Paul is dealing with the Jew, who was inclined to think that he must have an advantage over the Gentiles on account of his circumcision.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 2:25
If the law was the major distinctive of the Jews, a close second was circumcision. As with the law, so with circumcision, the nation was guilty of …
John Calvin
On Romans 2:25
16th Century
Theologian
For circumcision indeed profits, etc. He addresses in advance what the Jews might have objected against him in defense of their own positi…
John Gill
On Romans 2:25
17th Century
Pastor
For circumcision verily profits
The plea from circumcision in favour of the Jews, and their acceptance with God, and …
Matthew Henry
On Romans 2:25–29
17th Century
Minister
No forms, ordinances, or notions can profit without regenerating grace, which will always lead to seeking to partake of the righteousness of God by…