Reference

Galatians 6:15

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.
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For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.

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But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

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For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.

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And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.

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From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.

Counter-Arguments

The strongest case that this verse does not belong in this theme.

Church Replaces Israel

The verse focuses on the irrelevance of circumcision and uncircumcision for salvation, emphasizing a "new creature" in Christ. It does not mention Israel, the Church, or any transfer of identity or promises between them.

Restoration of Creation

The verse focuses on the spiritual transformation of individuals ("a new creature") rather than a physical or cosmic renewal of the earth or its systems, which is the core of the "Restoration of Creation" theme.