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to as the "gospel of the kingdom." (Acts 20:24, Matthew
4:23).

21. Are there differences between Peter's gospel of the
circumcision and Paul's gospel of the uncircumcision?

Yes, there are quite a few differences. As examples, we
will consider two subjects: water baptism and the Old
Testament commandments (i.e. the Law).

1. Water baptism

Peter’s gospel of the circumcision

He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he
that believeth not shall be damned. (Mark 16:16)

But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of
God against themselves, being not baptized of him.
(Luke 7:30)

Paul’s gospel of the uncircumcision

I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus
and Gaius; . . .
For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the
gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of
Christ should be made of none effect. (1Corinthians
1:14,17)

To be saved under the gospel of the circumcision, water
baptism was a required expression of faith, but water
baptism is not required under the gospel of the
uncircumcision. If baptism were necessary for salvation

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