a. Rom 4:11. And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also. Compared with Col 2:12. ... buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. Matt 26:27-28. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; for this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.