Why Israel Matters: A Christian View of Israel in Scripture and Prophecy

Why Israel Matters is a non-credit online course taught by CCU guest instructor Dr. Dan Stolebarger, designed to help learners understand God’s plan for Israel in Scripture—past, present, and future.

From the Abrahamic covenant to modern geopolitical realities, Israel stands at the center of biblical theology and redemptive history. This course explores Israel’s covenant relationship with God, its role in bringing salvation to the world through Christ, fulfilled and yet-to-be-fulfilled prophecies, and the relationship between Israel and the Church. Students will examine:

• God’s covenant promises to Israel
• Israel’s place in salvation history
• Key prophetic passages in the Old and New Testaments
• Major evangelical perspectives on Israel and the end times
• How biblical prophecy relates to modern Israel

Rather than promoting speculation, this course equips students to develop a thoughtful, Scripture-based “Israel-ology” grounded in careful biblical interpretation. Ideal for pastors, Bible teachers, students, and believers seeking clarity on Israel in prophecy, this fully online, self-paced course provides serious theological enrichment without requiring prior formal training.