Theology for the Church Romans 11:26: All National Israel: Restored Nation with Cory Marsh
Nov 24, 2025
Cory Marsh, a New Testament Professor at Southern California Seminary and expert in dispensationalism, joins to explore Romans 11:26 and the future of Israel. He explains the significance of 'All Israel' in God's plan, arguing for a literal interpretation that emphasizes ethnic and national identity. Marsh delves into Israel's temporary stumble during the gentile inclusion and clarifies the mystery of national salvation post-partial hardening. He concludes with the assurance of God's irrevocable promises to Israel, framing an optimistic eschatological view.
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Romans 9–11 Is A Unified Argument
- Romans 9–11 functions as a cohesive section addressing Israel's past, present, and future within Paul's argument.
- Marsh summarizes it as election, rejection, and reception showing continuity with the rest of Romans.
Context Demands Literal Israel
- Marsh argues that Israel in Romans 9–11 is primarily ethnic and national because Paul begins the section identifying 'kinsmen according to the flesh.'
- This hermeneutical consistency drives his reading of 'all Israel' in 11:26 as national Israel.
Verse 25 Locks The Referent
- Verse 25 explicitly names 'Israel' as nationally hardened until the fullness of the Gentiles arrives, so verse 26 must have the same referent.
- Marsh stresses that switching meanings between adjacent verses is hermeneutically unlikely.
