What is the blindness in part that happened to Israel in Romans 11:25?
The blindness in part is a spiritual blindness that fell upon Israel for a period of time, not permanent, and will one day end. It continues until the fullness of the Gentiles is brought in—that is, until the Body of Christ is complete and the last person is drawn in.
Les explains that Romans 11:25 calls this a mystery or secret: blindness in part has happened to Israel. He teaches that this is a spiritual blindness for a period of time that will one day end. It lasts until the fullness of the Gentiles be brought in. Les defines the fullness of the Gentiles as the completion of the Body of Christ. Using the analogy of a baby in the womb, he says that when the mother's womb has finished forming every part of that little body to the last cell, then comes delivery. Likewise, when God has finished drawing the last person into the Body of Christ, believers are out of here, and then He can pick up and finish His dealing with Israel.
For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.
More Questions
How long does Israel's blindness in part last?
Israel's partial blindness lasts until the fullness of the Gentiles be brought in.
How long will Israel's blindness last according to Romans 11:25?
Israel's blindness is for a definite period in God's program—it will last only until the fullness of the Gentiles comes in, not indefinitely.