Baptism
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generations of the seed of Abraham must receive the sign of circumcision, the<br />
seal of the righteousness which is by faith, of a new heart, of conversion and<br />
sanctification irrespective of whether they had faith or not.<br />
The perpetuity of the Abrahamic covenant, and, of consequence, the identity<br />
of the church under both dispensations, is plainly taught in scripture. The<br />
same Kingdon with the same divine Head, the same covenant, the same<br />
spiritual design, the same atoning blood, and the same sanctifying Spirit. The<br />
consummation of both the covenant dinner were presided over by the same<br />
Lord with blood – one in the Mount Sinai and the other in the upper room. ,<br />
The author of Hebrews clearly declares that "Unto us was the gospel<br />
preached, as well as unto them" (Heb. 4:2). Again, in writing unto the<br />
Corinthians, Paul syas that "They (The Old Covenant Church) did all eat the<br />
same spiritual meat; and did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank<br />
it of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ" (1 Cor.<br />
10:3). "Abraham," we are told, "rejoiced to see Christ's day; he saw it, and<br />
was glad" (John 8:56). Thus the new covenant is nothing but the extension of<br />
the old.<br />
Even though within the Old covenant everyone received the sign of the<br />
covenant blessing in circumcision, not everyone was saved. Even though all<br />
the Israel who left Egypt under Moses were circumcised and were baptized<br />
under the cloud and the sea, none of them except two entered Canaan because<br />
it was Hebrews 4:2 not being mixed with faith .<br />
Romans 2:25 For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if<br />
thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision.<br />
It is the same principle in <strong>Baptism</strong> that is given to the infants. For your<br />
baptism (circumcision) verily profiteth, (Rom 10:9) if thou shalt confess with<br />
thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised<br />
him from the dead, (thou keep the law:); but if thou do not confess with your<br />
mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord and believe in your heat that God raised him<br />
from the dead (be a breaker of the law), thy baptism (circumcision) is made<br />
unbaptism (uncircumcision). Cyprian talks about <strong>Baptism</strong> as the Spiritual<br />
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