Foreskin

community, Colossians 2:11-12 reminds us that in Christ we have been given a “spiritual circumcision” when we are “buried with him [Christ] in baptism.” Ergo, true circumcision, Paul boldly declares, is not about what one does physically to man’s foreskin, rather it is about being buried with Christ in baptism, and raised with him through God’s power. In this we see that reality that baptism (“spiritual circumcision”) has taken the place of physical circumcision as the sign of entry into the…

In our daily lives, we use different products for various of reasons. In drugstores and in our local malls, there are categories of diverse items, which range from makeup, skincare, hair products, prescription medicine, and much more. They contribute in making our lives easier and more productive and are often designed to enhance our appearance and health. When we watch television or browse the Internet, we constantly see new products being advertised, and each label contains the ingredients and…

The Edenic covenant was prevalent before the fall of man. God created the world and man. God promised man a partner and asked them to dominate over all the animals and live happily in the Eden Garden and in return asked them refrain from eating a fruit from the Tree of Knowledge. This covenant lasted till Adam and Eve were innocent, before their original sin. The Adamic Covenant is made after the fall of man. It begins with the Adam and Eve’s awareness of their sin (Gn.3:7). Scofield terms…

tells Abraham that they must be circumcised (Gen 12:1-2). This is to signify the covenantal relationship. In, Sabbath, Circumcision, and Tithing, written by Michael Morrison, he explains that this covenant requires “Every male to be circumcised, the foreskin at the tip of the male sex organ was to be removed, and this was to be the sign of the covenant with God, and it was everlasting”. This ritual is called the brit milah, which means “covenant of circumcision,” or may also be known as a bris.…

Male genital mutilation in Orthodox Judaism insists that the subject’s foreskin be mostly removed and immediately after “sucked” to remove the blood and saliva. In Islam, after female genital mutilation is performed, the subject is prevented from experiencing sexual pleasure. According to the World Health Organization, female…

Introduction: In Judaism, they have many different rituals, which strongly reflect upon their beliefs. Rituals are used in all religions as a way to express their beliefs in their particular religion. A ritual has a sacred purpose. The actions of a ritual are symbolic representations of religious beliefs. All of the rituals that Jews practise have connections to their beliefs; nothing is done aimlessly and without purpose. Kosher: In Judaism if something is kosher, then it means that it…

What does it mean to “be called”? Almost every believer faces this question at some point or another during their journey. It is a thought that can bring about excitement and joy, or even anxiety and fear. Most would define “being called” as a specific individual’s direct revelation from God of their future occupation. This is, however, simply incorrect. Contrary to popular belief, everyone is called. Every single one of us has received a charge from God, that may or may not be specific.…

Michal was the first wife of David. She is also one of the only women who is stated to have loved another man, and this indicates that this entire narrative will have a different tone and atmosphere to it. The fact that love plays a part within a marriage in the Old Testament should be noted. However, her love for David does not endure. Michal’s character transitions from 1 Samuel to 2 Samuel, highlighting her use in the story as one who stands firm in her actions, even against David, in order…

Through experimentation Xiaowu Sheng and his colleagues were able to utilize induced pluripotent stem cells and undifferentiated embryonic stem cells in order to observe variability among cardiac cells. Using induced pluripotent cells from human foreskin fibroblasts and a differentiation medium, they were able to culture and differentiate the cells into three types: pacemaker like, ventricular like and atrium…

Firstly, Lord ordered Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed” (Abraham Narrative). This is known by the Israelites as the covenant between Abram and the Lord. Abram obeyed Lord and…