Join us "Around the Table" with Bro. John "Ernie" Perez, Sis. Patti Perez and Sis. Audia as he takes us on the study of Circumcision in the Old and New Testament.

Ever wondered why the apostles preached Christ from the law, the prophets, and the Psalms? We pull the thread from Abraham’s circumcision to the waters of baptism and show how the old sign becomes the new heart-mark in Christ. With Romans 6 and 1 Peter 3 as anchors, we explore baptism as burial and resurrection, not just a symbol but a covenant act that shapes identity, cleanses conscience, and signals a true break from the old life.

We walk through Acts like a field guide: Samaria believes and is baptized in the name of Jesus, then receives the Holy Spirit by the laying on of hands. Cornelius’s household is filled with the Spirit and then commanded to be baptized. Ephesus hears the gospel, is re-baptized into Jesus’ name, and speaks in tongues and prophesies. Along the way, Ananias’s charge to Paul—“be baptized and wash away your sins”—clarifies the relationship between repentance and remission. We also unpack Colossians 2, where Paul calls baptism the circumcision of Christ, an operation without hands that marks a new covenant reality.

Our goal is clarity and courage. We argue that faith without obedience is not faith, that baptism is central to Christian formation, and that a robust grasp of Old Testament covenants unlocks the New Testament’s power. We keep the tone warm and practical, sharing stories, passages, and pastoral cautions so you can test the pattern for yourself and teach it with confidence.

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