What Temple?

[goldust59]

I say the temple being built here is the one made up of living stones with Jesus as the chief corner stone. Jesus is indeed the Branch, but not alone. We as the Body of Christ with Jesus as our Head make up the man called the Branch. Individually & as a group (the Church) we are (or should be) in a constant state of learning & growth. In the process of learning to walk in the Spirit & follow His voice, we are building the temple that God will inhabit when we have reached the stature of the fullness of Christ. Only when each individual that makes up the body is doing what Jesus says for them to do (just as Jesus only did what the Father told Him to do) will we truly function smoothly as the Body of Christ.

[nebula]

You said the BRANCH is not Jesus, though.

Neb, I'm not sure where I said that? What I did point out is who the Lord Jesus said were the branches under the New Covenant.

Here -

Behold the man whose name is The BRANCH; and he shall grow up out of his place, and he shall build the temple of the LORD: Even he shall build the temple of the LORD.

The context of this portion of Scripture says "the man whose name is the branch" HE shall build the temple of the Lord: EVEN HE shall build... If this is the case then how can the Lord Jesus come and inhabit a temple which is already built in Jerusalem? By the context I cannot see this "man" being the Lord Jesus personally, it seems to imply that this "man" could indeed be a corporate body of saints that have attained "unto a perfect man." (Eph 4:13) What say you?

(underline mine)

[sdktlk]

You said the BRANCH is not Jesus, though.

Neb, I'm not sure where I said that? What I did point out is who the Lord Jesus said were the branches under the New Covenant.

Here -

Behold the man whose name is The BRANCH; and he shall grow up out of his place, and he shall build the temple of the LORD: Even he shall build the temple of the LORD.

The context of this portion of Scripture says "the man whose name is the branch" HE shall build the temple of the Lord: EVEN HE shall build... If this is the case then how can the Lord Jesus come and inhabit a temple which is already built in Jerusalem? By the context I cannot see this "man" being the Lord Jesus personally, it seems to imply that this "man" could indeed be a corporate body of saints that have attained "unto a perfect man." (Eph 4:13) What say you?

(underline mine)

I stand corrected. My statement should have been the Lord Jesus individually. For the Lord did say, "I am the Vine, you are the branches: He that abides in Me, and I in him, the same brings forth much fruit: for without Me you can do nothing." (Jn 15:5)

[OneLight]

]If this is the Temple the Lord is building in these last days shouldn't this be the one we center our attention on?

You speak of the spiritual temple, the body of Christ. In the last days, the Israelite nation will build a physical temple. There are two temples.

[nebula]

I don't know what you mean by focusing on a physical Temple.

Unless you are pushing the interpretation of the Abomination of Desolation being something set up within the Body of Christ ("the Church") on a spiritual level rather than a physical one.

[sdktlk]

I don't know what you mean by focusing on a physical Temple.

Unless you are pushing the interpretation of the Abomination of Desolation being something set up within the Body of Christ ("the Church") on a spiritual level rather than a physical one.

I wonder who pushed the idea, or rather ideas, that we now have concerning the Abomination of Desolation? From all I can see it is a disjointed dissertation, that when examined thoroughly, falls apart at the seams.

[nebula]

Who doesn't "push" their interpretation?

[Guest]

LORD

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. Proverbs 16:5

Open My Ears

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. Proverbs 28:9

That I Might Live Before You

Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back. Isaiah 38:17

In Jesus' Name

Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts. Jeremiah 15:16

Amen

____________

I don't know what you mean by focusing on a physical Temple.

Unless you are pushing the interpretation of the Abomination of Desolation being something set up within the Body of Christ ("the Church") on a spiritual level rather than a physical one.

I wonder who pushed the idea, or rather ideas, that we now have concerning the Abomination of Desolation? From all I can see it is a disjointed dissertation, that when examined thoroughly, falls apart at the seams.

Ah! Dear One

For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. 2 Peter 1:21

The Mighty Holy Ghost

And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that maketh desolate. And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. Daniel 11:31-32

And The LORD Jesus Himself Pushed The Warnings Of This Past And Future Event

When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) Matthew 24:15

To His Beloved Jew Living In Jerusalem And Israel (It's Not Always About Us You See)

Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains: Matthew 24:16

To Flee

And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child.

And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.

And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood.

And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth.

And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. Revelation 12:13-17

You See

And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends.

Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones.

And it shall come to pass, that in all the land, saith the LORD, two parts therein shall be cut off and die; but the third shall be left therein.

And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall say, The LORD is my God. Zechariah 13:6-9

____________

No? Trust In Him With All Your Might

Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!

Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues. Psalms 31:19-20

And Be Blessed Beloved Of The KING

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:

The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:

The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them. Numbers 6:24-27

Love, Your Brother Joe

____________

I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. Psalms 89:1

[sdktlk]

LORD

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. Proverbs 16:5

Open My Ears

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. Proverbs 28:9

That I Might Live Before You

Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back. Isaiah 38:17

In Jesus' Name

Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts. Jeremiah 15:16

Amen

____________

I don't know what you mean by focusing on a physical Temple.

Unless you are pushing the interpretation of the Abomination of Desolation being something set up within the Body of Christ ("the Church") on a spiritual level rather than a physical one.

I wonder who pushed the idea, or rather ideas, that we now have concerning the Abomination of Desolation? From all I can see it is a disjointed dissertation, that when examined thoroughly, falls apart at the seams.

Ah! Dear One

For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. 2 Peter 1:21

The Mighty Holy Ghost

And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that maketh desolate. And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. Daniel 11:31-32

And The LORD Jesus Himself Pushed The Warnings Of This Past And Future Event

When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) Matthew 24:15

To His Beloved Jew Living In Jerusalem And Israel (It's Not Always About Us You See)

Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains: Matthew 24:16

To Flee

And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child.

And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.

And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood.

And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth.

And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. Revelation 12:13-17

You See

And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends.

Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones.

And it shall come to pass, that in all the land, saith the LORD, two parts therein shall be cut off and die; but the third shall be left therein.

And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall say, The LORD is my God. Zechariah 13:6-9

____________

No? Trust In Him With All Your Might

Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!

Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues. Psalms 31:19-20

And Be Blessed Beloved Of The KING

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:

The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:

The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them. Numbers 6:24-27

Love, Your Brother Joe

____________

I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. Psalms 89:1

As bad as I hate to say it, it is this type of disjointed dissertation to which I refer ...

Love in Christ from me to you also Joe ...

[Guest]

As bad as I hate to say it, it is this type of disjointed dissertation to which I refer...

Bless You Dear One