Study - Israelology (in progress)

Forward

This study was prepared for a group who had little understanding of the Old Testament. They wanted a study that explained who the 'Jews' were and who they are today, and in particular how the current situation in the Middle East arose. And what better place to start than to introduce them to the division of theology called Israelology. But given the lack of understanding of the Old Testament, the first studies are focused on Genesis rather than the doctrines that comprise the theology of Israelology.

Note well, that this author does not possess the knowledge of this subject that enables college level study; if you want an in-depth study on Israelology, search both the Ariel Ministries' website found here: < https://www.ariel.org/ > and the the Ariel College on the Bible and Messianic Jewish Studies website for material, found here: < https://www.arielcollege.com/ > (accessed 11 May 2025).

Ariel's college level study (in this country, the terminology would be tertiary level eduction), led by Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum on Israelology is an excellent place to start. Courses have various modes (tiers) of access; the audit mode is excellent and low cost (USA dollar conversion dependent).

Your country may have an Ariel ministry outpost who provides studies in your own language. In Australia, Chris Savage (Ariel Ministries Australia) has undertaken a study series on Israelology, which can be found on You-tube.

• Via Australia Ariel Ministries web site: here < https://ariel.org.au/pages/ariel-teaching-videos >. Try the duty entitled; Israel - Past, Present, Future which covers much of the doctrine of Israelology (accessed 11 May 2025).
• Via You-tube: here (accessed 11 May 2025)

Note also the current version is for the Bible study leader, and it is presumed has a full knowledge of the subject - further refinement with questions and discussion points will be made in the future (May 2025).

Background - What is division of theology called Israelology about

This is question is the question this study commences to answer.

Israelology is a neglected area of theology that focuses on what the Bible teaches about Israel. The current key author on this subject is Arnold Fruchtenbaum, Ph.D., founder of Ariel Ministries. It primary focus is to display the fullness of the Scriptures regarding the land and people of Israel, past, present and future. Dr. Fruchtenbaum specifically rejects replacement theology, the belief that the Church has replaced the Israel of the Old Testament. As he notes, only dispensationalism, "with its clear distinction between Israel and the Church, can, in fact, provide a systematized biblical doctrine of Israel."

Israelology shows how both the Church and Israel have a role now. In the Book of Acts we find the early apostles and Christians were directed to to to the Jews first, then the other nations asa set out in the included in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20).

It is relevant today, due to growing anti-Semitism whichcasts Israel in a highly negative light. However, a proper, biblical view of Israel notes God's high view of Israel and its future. Christians are called to show love to the people of Israel and to pray for them (Psalm 122:6).