Randy, I think the problem is in your presupposition. Let me ask you a question, in your mind, is it possible for someone to be under the external administration of the covenant of grace (i.e. circumcision, offering of sacrifice etc) but not having the reality of the covenant of grace (faith, salvation etc)?

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Polo
Layman, Chinese Evangelical Church/Independent
San Diego

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