How does dispensationalism reconcile Romans 11?
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From my understanding of dispensationalism , at some point in the future, I believe either prior to or just after the rapture, the temple on Moriah will need to be rebuilt.
However, presumably, the reason for rebuilding the temple would be to resume the temple sacrifices that were going on there until the Romans destroyed it. This motivation seems even more likely (to me), given the imagery of the Millennial Temple in Ezekiel 40-48 , where animal sacrifices are taking place.
But, if, as Paul seems to be saying below that all Israel will be saved, then what would the motivation be to rebuild a temple, given "sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary" (Hebrews 10:1-18 ) ?
Romans 11:25-26a
> I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and
> sisters, so that you may not be conceited: Israel has experienced a
> hardening in part until the full number of the Gentiles has come in,
> and in this way all Israel will be saved.
How do adherents of dispensationalism explain this? Where is my confusion?
Asked by aceinthehole
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Sep 23, 2014, 04:25 PM
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