Rom - Lesson 18

Question 1

Concerning “all Israel” in Rom 11:26, explain the view of premillennialists including their view of houtōs.

Answer 1

Standard options for “all Israel” in Rom 11:26.
* All Israel = a mass conversion of ethnic Israel at the end of this age
* Temporal use of houtōs
1. Temporal use: after this, thus the next thing to happen. This use is very rare, if ever
* All premillennialists, some amillennialists (e.g., Murray), some postmillennialists (e.g., Hodge, Cranfield)

Question 2

Assume that “all Israel” (Rom 11:26) is a mass conversion at the end of the age. What is the “mystery” according to this view?

Answer 2

“Mystery” (Rom 11:25; cf. Eph 3:4-6) is the interrelationship between Jews and Gentiles which enhances Israel conversions.

Not a big conversion at the end.
Fullness of Gentiles - New Testament time.
Matches v9:6