“And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet uncircumcised.”
And he is also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised but who also follow in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised. Abraham is also father of the circumcised—but only those who possess his faith. Racial privilege is subordinated to spiritual reality. To be Abraham's true offspring, one must follow in his footsteps, the pattern of faith.
Church Fathers on Romans 4:12
“Which he had being yet uncircumcised.” Here again he lays low the lofty spirit of the Jews by reminding them of the time of the justification. And he well says, “the steps,” that you as well as Abraham may believe in the resurrection of bodies that are dead. For he also displayed his faith upon this point. And so if you reject the uncircumcision, be informed for certain that the circumcision is of no more use unto you. For if you follow not in the steps of his faith, though…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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