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Romans 11:25-29
The mystery of partial hardening and God's promises
Paul reveals a 'mystery' that a partial hardening has happened to Israel until the full number of Gentiles comes in and that 'all Israel will be saved,' while affirming that God's gifts and calling are irrevocable—an idea variously read as a future national restoration or as the final inclusion of the true, covenant people (Rom 11:25–29).
Meaning in context
Paul reveals a 'mystery' that a partial hardening has happened to Israel until the full number of Gentiles comes in and that 'all Israel will be saved,' while affirming that God's gifts and calling are irrevocable—an idea variously read as a future national restoration or as the final inclusion of the true, covenant people (Rom 11:25–29).
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Romans 11:25-29
The mystery of partial hardening and God's promises
Paul reveals a 'mystery' that a partial hardening has happened to Israel until the full number of Gentiles comes in and that 'all Israel will be saved,' while affirming that God's gifts and calling are irrevocable—an idea variously read as a future national restoration or as the final inclusion of the true, covenant people (Rom 11:25–29).
Movement
The gospel announced to Rome
Artifact
Imperial capital and gospel letter
Biblical Timeline
Apostolic Age
Apostolic Age
CreationNew creation
Apostles
Romans context: AD 33 - AD 100
Biblical Timeline
Apostolic Age
Romans context
Apostolic Age / AD 33 - AD 100
CreationNew creation
Romans context is set in the apostolic age, where The early church and the writing of the New Testament.
Scripture Text
Romans 11:25-29
5 verses
Thesis
What this passage is saying
Paul reveals a 'mystery' that a partial hardening has happened to Israel until the full number of Gentiles comes in and that 'all Israel will be saved,' while affirming that God's gifts and calling are irrevocable—an idea variously read as a future national restoration or as the final inclusion of the true, covenant people (Rom 11:25–29).