What in the Word? How Will “All Israel” Be Saved? | Richard Lucas on Romans 11:26
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Apr 2, 2025 Richard Lucas, Pastor at First Baptist Church and a New Testament scholar, dives deep into the theological intricacies of Romans 11:26. He explores what Paul means by "All Israel will be saved," contemplating interpretations from the salvation of ethnic Jews to the concept of spiritual Israel. The discussion navigates the implications for both Jews and Gentiles, shedding light on divine mercy and the broader narrative of God's salvation plan. Lucas encourages thoughtful engagement with these ideas, highlighting their relevance in today’s faith community.
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Context of Romans 9-11
- Romans 9-11 addresses the apparent contradiction of Gentiles largely being saved while most Jews are not.
- Paul explains this by emphasizing God's sovereignty, election, and Israel's pursuit of righteousness through law instead of faith.
View 1: Spiritual Israel
- One view interprets "all Israel" as spiritual Israel, encompassing both believing Jews and Gentiles within the church.
- However, this contradicts Paul's clear distinctions between Jews and Gentiles throughout Romans 9-11.
View 3: Future Mass Conversion
- A third view suggests "all Israel" refers to a future mass conversion of ethnic Jews before Christ's return.
- This interprets the hardening as temporary and sees a future time when the majority of ethnic Jews will be saved.