Northwest Bible Church – Aug. 18, 2024 – Joshua – Alan ConnerJosh. 5Preparations for WarIntroA. CROSSING THE JORDAN IS A TYPE OF SALVATION 1. The ark of the covenant is a type of Christ.2. Passing safely through the judgment waters. B. THEIR NEED OF CIRCUMCISION (5:1-9). 1. Why were they not circumcised?    2. Why circumcise?    C. THE SYMBOL OF CIRCUMCISION.  1. Physical circumcision was to symbolize spiritual circumcision.2. Verses on spiritual circumcision.   Deut. 10:16; Jer. 4:4; 9:26; Deut. 30:6.D. APPLICATION TO THE CHURCH.   1. Baptism.  2. Spiritual circumcision.   a. All believers have been circumcised of heart.  Col. 2:11; Rom. 2:29b. What does this mean?    (1) Our POSITION in Christ.  Rom. 6:2, 6; Gal. 5:24; Eph. 2:5-6(2) Our CONDITION in Christ.  Gal. 5:17; 1 Pet. 2:11; 1 Jn. 3:2 3. The importance of considering our position in Christ - Romans 6:1-14 Conclusion