There was no connection between being circumcised and forgiveness of sins. No, He shed his blood in order for people s sins to be remitted. In like manner we are to repent and be baptized in order for our sins to be remitted. This is certainly not like circumcision. Circumcision is called a token of the covenant but Baptism is never called a token.
Baptism is essential to salvation.
Circumcision was the means of entering into the covenant made with Abraham. But people say, Mk. It did not say, He that believeth not and is baptized not shall be damned . No, it did not say and is baptized not because if one doesn t believe he is condemned already before he gets to baptism. The unbeliever is not a fit subject of baptism.