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The Present Condition of the Jews

This article is about the position of the Jews in God's covenant and work through Jesus Christ. The author discusses Romans 11:28: The Jews are both enemies and beloved.

Do We Believe in the Rapture?

This article addresses some topics relating to the rapture. It argues that the salvation of "all Israel" as mentioned in Romans 11:26 is the salvation of the entire church of Christ. It also discusses the controversy between Jews and Samaritans, and how some regard it as existing today in the battle between Jews and Muslims.

The Return of Christ: The Future of the Jews

It is certain that Jesus is coming back. But how will he return? This article looks at the future of the Jews in the context of Romans 9-Romans 11, as things lead up to the second coming of Christ.

The Meaning of the Phrase "And Thus All Israel Will Be Saved" (Romans 11:26)

What is the future of Israel? Does the Bible still give a particular function for Israel as the people of God after the ascension of Christ? How should we interpret the words of Paul in Romans 11:26 when he refers to the salvation of all Israel? This article weighs in.

Rethinking Israel Considering a Crucial Text

Who is all Israel in Romans 11:25-27? This article argues that Paul has in mind ethnic Jews. Paul is teaching that at some time in the future the majority of ethnic Jews will be saved by trusting Christ as the true Messiah. However, this majority is not necessarily equivalent to the current nation state of Israel.

And Then All Israel Will Be Saved (2)

Looking at the meaning and context of Romans 11:26, this article shows that on the basis of Christ being the Messiah for both Gentiles and Jews, Paul saw a future for the Jews by claiming that all Israel will be saved. This has implications for mission work towards Jews.

And Then All Israel Will Be Saved (1)

Covenant Conditionally and a Future for Israel

The author argues against the view that there is a future for Israel on the basis of an unconditional covenant with the descendants of Abraham. Pierce looks at the nature of the Abrahamic covenant, the Israelite covenant, and the Davidic covenant. The article comes to a conclusion with an examination of the new covenant model as Jeremiah presents it.

Romans 11 and the Future of Ethnic Israel

Does Romans 11 teach a future mass conversion of Israel]? This paper argues against such an expectation. It contends that there will always be a [[remnant of believing Jews. Merkle reviews three of the popular interpretations of Romans 11:26 and also answers some expected objections against his view.

"The Root" in Paul's Olive Tree Metaphor (Romans 11:16-24)

How are the Gentiles included in Israel, the Old Testament people of God? Paul in Romans 11:16-24 uses the metaphor of an olive tree with a root to explain this relationship. This article looks at how this metaphor fits into Paul's whole argument of the restoration of Israel in Romans.

One of Two Views of Judaism: Paul in Acts 28 and Romans 11 on Jewish Unbelief

Does the apostle Paul in Romans 11 differ from how he is represented in Acts 28:16-31 on how he views the response of Jews to the gospel? This essay argues that the differences do not contradict each other but rather are complementary. In both cases Paul sees a mixed response among Jews, the developing of a faithful remnant, and the matter of "provoking to jealousy" as a critical element.