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Paul is pointing out to the Gentile believers to remember where they were spiritually Before Christ. We saw they were without the “sign of God” in their life, circumcision in verse 11. We saw the importance of the “circumcision of the heart.” -- Now in verse 12, he points out 5 more areas where the Gentiles were lacking spiritually Before Christ.

All barriers are set aside where Christ is all and in all.

The removal of the old along with its practices isn’t the essence of the Christian life – it has been done. Being renewed in the image of the creator is the essence of our life.

When we are preoccupied with the things above, our desire for sin grows dim and we praise God for all He has done, is doing and will do.

Remember that formally you – Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision…” In verse 11-13, Paul will point out to them the extent of what God has done for them spiritually through the Jewish nation of Israel, especially through Christ.

A perspective of sin

Moving from God’s work of salvation to His work of sanctification, transforming us into the image of Christ.