Ok…there appears to be many who see the scriptural authority for the building another temple predominantly in Israel. These folks cite verses as constituting a plan, command, vision, instruction, concept, as inspiration of some type…for Israel and its constituency to build another temple.
While I can agree that the prospect of building a modern day temple (3rd) is plausible…I have not actually seen that laid out in scripture…though it may actually be there…no one has shown me the “Christ ordained order” to do it.
Typically from what I have seen there is only “inference” to the building of a temple in Israel drawn out from ones interpretation of the given texts…most references given are no different as I see it. Let’s look deeper into the idea of temple.
First we need to consider the word “temple” in the New Testament as it has been translated…almost exclusively…into “two” words in the Greek…I am working out of the KJV here as a note.
Additionally, these are really the only two references to “temple” found in the New Testament…with the latter word…the only word for “temple” found in the book Revelation…this matters.
G2411 “hieron”…a temple, either the whole building, or specifically the outer courts, open to worshippers. The entire Temple complex, i.e. all its enclosures (precincts, courtyards) and the central sanctuary.
G3485 “naos” that part of the temple where God himself resides. Properly…divine dwelling-place…the place of divine manifestation. With just its two inner compartments (rooms). Consisting of the Holy place and the Holy of holies.
If the difference between specific definitions of the word “temple” means nothing to someone studying the bible…well then…they are able to frame their interpretation in any manner that suits them…and that may leave one with an incomplete or inaccurate interpretation…if that really matters.
Now let’s consider the a couple references that help us define what is meant by “temple” in reference to the “temple of God.”All would do well to follow this out…there is a simplicity to these passages that many have overlooked…I have taken the time to open up to you in a greater light…some understanding…hope you grasp it. 2nd Thessalonians 2:3-4
“Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first,
2nd Thessalonians chapter 2 verses 3 & 4…this is in regard to the “Lords coming”…first in the progression here is the “apostasy”…this is a “falling away”…one cannot “fall away” from a thing…unless they were once “a part” of…the thing.
What is it that Paul is referring to as “that” from which there will be a “falling away…from?” Clearly it is from the “Kingdom of God and the Lord”…so prior to the Lord’s return…Paul is telling us that the “first” thing we will see…is people once formerly in the “house of God or the Body of Christ…departing the faith”…in other words they will be leaving via deception…thinking the Lord Yahshua is leading them in this.
Interestingly enough Paul is the one who teaches us…if the Spirit of God dwells in us…”we are a temple of God”…for further clarification on the matter…Paul wrote…”do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own?” That is very clear and straight forward…only the deceived trip on this definition of “temple.”
He does not stop there…in Ephesians he writes this…”you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God's household”…in the “house of God.” Which house…has been “built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone”…the “house of God” also known as “the temple of God”…is on a firm foundation…in Christ.
Paul continues here in Ephesians 2 by writing…”in whom the whole building [the house/temple of God] being fitted together [the temple of God that is being built] is growing into a holy temple in the Lord” The “Body of Christ”…is being built into the “holy temple of God” and because Paul is referring to humanity living on the earth in his day and up to today and yet future…the Lord is yet building “His Holy Temple.”
This is the only “temple” we need to concern ourselves with ever…do not be deceived beloved.
He does not stop there in Ephesians however…Paul concludes in verse 22 in this fashion…”in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit.” This “temple of God” is such because…wherever the “Spirit of God dwells”…is “His Holy Temple.”
This is the term “naos” G3485… the place of divine manifestation…and this is the word Paul is using here. He is not referencing a “physical temple” that is the word “hieron” G2411 look for yourself.
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While I can agree that the prospect of building a modern day temple (3rd) is plausible…I have not actually seen that laid out in scripture…though it may actually be there…no one has shown me the “Christ ordained order” to do it.
Typically from what I have seen there is only “inference” to the building of a temple in Israel drawn out from ones interpretation of the given texts…most references given are no different as I see it. Let’s look deeper into the idea of temple.
First we need to consider the word “temple” in the New Testament as it has been translated…almost exclusively…into “two” words in the Greek…I am working out of the KJV here as a note.
Additionally, these are really the only two references to “temple” found in the New Testament…with the latter word…the only word for “temple” found in the book Revelation…this matters.
G2411 “hieron”…a temple, either the whole building, or specifically the outer courts, open to worshippers. The entire Temple complex, i.e. all its enclosures (precincts, courtyards) and the central sanctuary.
G3485 “naos” that part of the temple where God himself resides. Properly…divine dwelling-place…the place of divine manifestation. With just its two inner compartments (rooms). Consisting of the Holy place and the Holy of holies.
If the difference between specific definitions of the word “temple” means nothing to someone studying the bible…well then…they are able to frame their interpretation in any manner that suits them…and that may leave one with an incomplete or inaccurate interpretation…if that really matters.
Now let’s consider the a couple references that help us define what is meant by “temple” in reference to the “temple of God.”All would do well to follow this out…there is a simplicity to these passages that many have overlooked…I have taken the time to open up to you in a greater light…some understanding…hope you grasp it. 2nd Thessalonians 2:3-4
“Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first,
2nd Thessalonians chapter 2 verses 3 & 4…this is in regard to the “Lords coming”…first in the progression here is the “apostasy”…this is a “falling away”…one cannot “fall away” from a thing…unless they were once “a part” of…the thing.
What is it that Paul is referring to as “that” from which there will be a “falling away…from?” Clearly it is from the “Kingdom of God and the Lord”…so prior to the Lord’s return…Paul is telling us that the “first” thing we will see…is people once formerly in the “house of God or the Body of Christ…departing the faith”…in other words they will be leaving via deception…thinking the Lord Yahshua is leading them in this.
Interestingly enough Paul is the one who teaches us…if the Spirit of God dwells in us…”we are a temple of God”…for further clarification on the matter…Paul wrote…”do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own?” That is very clear and straight forward…only the deceived trip on this definition of “temple.”
He does not stop there…in Ephesians he writes this…”you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God's household”…in the “house of God.” Which house…has been “built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone”…the “house of God” also known as “the temple of God”…is on a firm foundation…in Christ.
Paul continues here in Ephesians 2 by writing…”in whom the whole building [the house/temple of God] being fitted together [the temple of God that is being built] is growing into a holy temple in the Lord” The “Body of Christ”…is being built into the “holy temple of God” and because Paul is referring to humanity living on the earth in his day and up to today and yet future…the Lord is yet building “His Holy Temple.”
This is the only “temple” we need to concern ourselves with ever…do not be deceived beloved.
He does not stop there in Ephesians however…Paul concludes in verse 22 in this fashion…”in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit.” This “temple of God” is such because…wherever the “Spirit of God dwells”…is “His Holy Temple.”
This is the term “naos” G3485… the place of divine manifestation…and this is the word Paul is using here. He is not referencing a “physical temple” that is the word “hieron” G2411 look for yourself.
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