
#607 – DIALOGUE: Answering Gavin Ortlund’s Baptism Questions
The Counsel of Trent
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Is Baptism Superior to Circumcision?
i agree baptism is superior to circumcision in various ways. I wouldn't see that as located in this sign signified relationship. It's like therese two extremes. Your extreme is it's just a symbol and doesn't communicate grace. The other extreme would be hyper ex opere operato. Once you receive baptism, the graces flow automatically because of the water and what it's done to you. Whereas catholic theology recognizes it is possible for some one to receive baptismal graces, but for no spiritual fruit to come from it.
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