[Jeffrey]

And Paul makes it clear in Colossians that though baptism is the circumcision "made without hands," the true cutting away is of the heart, to which baptism is a sign. Not a passive sign, so more of a symbol, reflecting a true reality.

We allow Paul no word play, as we beat him to the punch, using his words to codify and dogmatize at the first word.

Baptismal regenerationists fall in step with RCC and Lutherans.