The Doctrine of the Church (25): The Sacrament of Baptism

It is evident that circumcision was a sign of the work of God's grace in the heart, whereby the heart is filled with the love of God; and therefore, it was a sign of the same grace that is signified in baptism. It is evident that circumcision was a sign of the work of God's grace in the heart, whereby the heart is filled with the love of God; and therefore, it was a sign of the same grace that is signified in baptism. Again, attend to the word in Jeremiah 4:4: "Circumcise yourselves to the...