Israel's spiritual blindness will end when the fullness of the Gentiles — the Body of Christ — is brought in and the Church is removed, after which God will resume His dealings with Israel.
In Romans 11:25, Paul says blindness in part has happened to Israel 'until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.' Les Feldick identifies that fullness as the Body of Christ: when the Body is complete, God will take the Church out of the way and begin dealing with the nation of Israel again. The blindness is therefore temporary and limited, not permanent.
Romans 11:25 — Paul directly states that Israel's blindness is partial and will last until the fulness of the Gentiles comes in.
Romans 11:26 — This verse immediately follows and shows that after the blindness ends, 'all Israel shall be saved.'
In Romans 11:25, Paul speaks of a mystery that was not previously revealed: '...that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.' The word 'until' is a time word showing that the spiritual blindness of Israel has a specific endpoint rather than being eternal. Scripture does not give a calendar date; it links the end of the blindness to the completion of the Gentiles' fullness. Romans 11:26 then reveals the result: 'And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob.' The Bible therefore ties the end of Israel's blindness to a future point when God's purpose with the Gentiles is finished and Israel's salvation as a nation is accomplished.
Les Feldick teaches that Israel's blindness is not permanent; it is 'in part' and 'for a period of time.' He points to the word 'until' in Romans 11:25 as a time word, showing that the blindness has an expiration. The fullness of the Gentiles is the Body of Christ: as Gentiles are saved, they are placed into the Body, and when that Body is full, God will take the Church out of the way and begin dealing with Israel again. Les also distinguishes between national and individual blindness. Nationally, Israel is blinded, waiting for the return of their Messiah at the end of the Tribulation, when the remnant will be saved. But in this age of grace, an individual Jew has every opportunity to believe the Gospel. He says the blindness has already lasted over 1,900 years, but it is not forever — one day Israel's spiritual eyes will be opened.
Les Feldick says the fullness of the Gentiles is the Body of Christ. As Gentiles are saved, they are placed into the Body of Christ. When that Body is complete, God will take the Church out of the way and start dealing again with the nation of Israel.
Les teaches that God deals with the Jew on two levels: national and individual. Nationally, Israel is blinded, waiting for the return of their Messiah at the end of the Tribulation. But in the age of grace, an individual Jew has every opportunity to believe the Gospel. The national blindness does not close the door of salvation to individual Jews.
Les says that nationally Israel is blinded, waiting for the return of their Messiah at the end of the Tribulation, when the nation — the remnant — will be saved. This is the 'all Israel shall be saved' of Romans 11:26. It comes after the blindness is lifted and God resumes His dealings with Israel.
Les emphasizes that the word 'until' is a time word. It shows that Israel's blindness is not forever; it is for a period. 'Until' points to a point in time when the fullness of the Gentiles is brought in and God's work with the Gentiles is finished.
Les says Israel has spent more than 1,900 years in spiritual blindness, and even though the Jewish people may seem religious in their practice of Old Testament Judaism, they remain blind to much spiritual truth, especially concerning their Messiah. He also connects this with the centuries of Gentile domination over Jerusalem, which will one day end.
Gentile Domination of Jerusalem Ends
Les points to a coming time when Jerusalem will no longer be covered by Gentile military equipment and boots of soldiers, showing the end of Gentile overlordship.
The Fullness of the Gentiles Is the Body
Les identifies the fullness of the Gentiles as the Body of Christ, and says when the Body is full, God will take the Church out of the way and start dealing with Israel again.
The 'Until' Time Word
Les stresses that 'until' is a time word, proving the blindness is not forever but for a period, and one day it will fall from Israel.
1,900 Years of Blindness
Les says Israel has spent the last 1,900+ years in spiritual blindness, blind especially to their Messiah.
Blindness Lifted After God Finishes With Gentiles
Les explains that after God finishes His work with the Gentiles, He takes the Church out of the way and the blindness is lifted from Israel.
The Fullness Is the Body of Christ
Les says the fullness of the Gentiles is the Body of Christ, and the blindness continues until that Body is brought in.
National Blindness, Individual Opportunity
Les distinguishes national blindness from individual opportunity: nationally Israel is blinded, but individual Jews can still believe the Gospel today.
A Long Season, Not Forever
Les compares Israel's blindness to a temporary season and says that after over 1,900 years, Israel will one day have her spiritual eyes opened.
Romans 11:25: 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.
This is the central verse directly answering when Israel's blindness ends — at the fullness of the Gentiles.
Romans 11:26: And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:
This follows the end of the blindness and shows the salvation of Israel that comes after it.
No. Romans 11:25 says blindness 'in part' has happened to Israel, and Les Feldick emphasizes the word 'until' shows it is only for a period of time, not forever.
The fullness of the Gentiles — the Body of Christ — must be brought in. When that Body is complete, God will take the Church out of the way and the blindness will be lifted from Israel.
Yes. Les teaches that while Israel is nationally blinded, an individual Jew has every opportunity to believe the Gospel in this age of grace.
Les teaches this refers to the national salvation of Israel, when the remnant is saved at the end of the Tribulation at the return of their Messiah.
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