Titus 1: 5-16
What is the circumcision group that he speaks of
in verse 10
2006-06-28 14:02:43 · 13 answers · asked by okayokayokay 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
He was referring to people who converted from Judaism. They were trying to force Jewish traditions onto christians that did not have a jewish background.
He did not say that converted jews could not practice their traditions, nor that they could not teach gentiles (non-jews) these traditions. But he said not to force these traditions on gentiles as a requirement for being a christian.
2006-06-28 14:07:07 · answer #1 · answered by Rambo Smurf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There it's talking about the Jews that ruled at that time called Pharisees, and Sadducces, they made up the Sanhedren. They thought that they were better than most other people, and Paul was saying that when your looking for some one t fill a position they shouldn't act as the rulers. By the way any time that the Bible talks about Circumcision is the Jews, because God told Abraham to start this practice with Isac
2006-06-28 14:14:43 · answer #2 · answered by bible geek 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Paul's time, place, and culture, who else would be circumcised?
Acts 7:8
And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so [Abraham] begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac [begat] Jacob; and Jacob [begat] the twelve patriarchs.
Acts 15:1
And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, [and said], Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.
Acts 15:24
Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, [Ye must] be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no [such] commandment:
Acts 16:3
Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek.
2006-06-28 14:05:50 · answer #3 · answered by Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The circumcision group is the Jews. He is referring to lie regarding Christ's body being stolen and not having been resurrected.
Matthew 28
11While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened. 12When the chief priests had met with the elders and devised a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money, 13telling them, "You are to say, 'His disciples came during the night and stole him away while we were asleep.' 14If this report gets to the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble." 15So the soldiers took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has been widely circulated among the Jews to this very day.
2006-06-28 14:15:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those of the circumcision were a group of jews who believed that; because they were circumcised, they had some sort of higher standing among God's people. They were going around trying to make people believe this fallacy as well. You have to remember that in that church there was a wide mix of folks, Jewish, pagan, Roman, and so on....It was quite a task to bring them all into the same understanding.
2006-06-28 14:09:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first Christians were mostly Jews. Some of them believed a gentile could not be a Christian unless he/she became a Jew first. This included circumcising the new male converts of whatever age.
Paul said this was not necessary and called those people the circumcision party. He suggested that they should go all the way and emasculate themselves.
2006-06-28 14:08:55 · answer #6 · answered by DRDAVE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was taught in bible study that there was a group of men back then, called "the circumcision" who believed that you can believe in Jesus, but that you must also be circumcised to have salvation. They believed in faith + works. They made salvation Jesus + circumcision instead of just faith. Many times in the new testament it simply states you are saved by faith. Even in the old testament when Abraham "believed" he was counted righteous because of his faith, because he believed God. The circumcision group tried to incorporate all of the old testament rules with faith in Jesus to create their own version of salvation. I hope this helps. God Bless, Diana
2006-06-28 14:12:39 · answer #7 · answered by jdbrunjes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The apostle here gives Titus directions about ordination, showing whom he should ordain, and whom not.
The circumcision was now genderless and of the heart.
2006-06-28 14:20:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jews. Paul is warning us that no group of people is free of rebellious people, not even the Jews (even some Christians go apostate).
2006-06-28 14:09:30 · answer #9 · answered by Soga 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is telling titus not to believe people who are jewish! Bigotry from Paul who was supposed to be the leader of the church. Sad, isn't it?
2006-06-28 14:08:00 · answer #10 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋