Prophecy about rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem?

[JohnClay]

Hi I was under the impression that there are prophecies in Revelation about the temple being rebuilt. I think I saw it in "Left Behind" or a similar movie. I guess that's what God wants so does that mean Christians should support it? I also was under the impression that the recent formation of the nation of Israel was also a prophecy in the Bible.

 

[ozso]

The prophecies and or visions that suggest a third temple being built are found in the Old Testament. Such as Ezekiel 40–48. But there's nothing in the Bible that says "a third temple will be built, and when that happens Christians will be raptured, the Antichrist will become the president of the US, and the great seven year tribulation will begin". Or however "Left Behind" depicted events.

 

[JohnClay]

The prophecies and or visions that suggest a third temple being built are found in the Old Testament. Such as Ezekiel 40–48.

Do those chapters talk about the second temple (governor Zerubbabel / Herod) being destroyed and a third one built?

 

[Apple Sky]

The prophecies and or visions that suggest a third temple being built are found in the Old Testament. Such as Ezekiel 40–48. But there's nothing in the Bible that says "a third temple will be built, and when that happens Christians will be raptured, the Antichrist will become the president of the US, and the great seven year tribulation will begin". Or however "Left Behind" depicted events.

I too was under the impression that a third temple had to be built before the return of Jesus but then I heard the third temple would be us.
What should we believe ?

 

[ozso]

I too was under the impression that a third temple had to be built before the return of Jesus but then I heard the third temple would be us.
What should we believe ?

Well, it will take a lot of study from different sources to get a handle on it all, and then make your decision from there. Now personally I believe a lot of what was written in the Bible that's attributed to the future, was actually about the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. That's called preterism. So I tend to dismiss most end times predictions, known as eschatology.

So in my opinion the things mentioned about the antichrist and the temple already happened. However if one is going by the belief that it's prophecy about what's going to happen in our future, then a third temple has to be built for the prophesied events to take place.

 

[ozso]

Do those chapters talk about the second temple (governor Zerubbabel / Herod) being destroyed and a third one built?

I'll have to read though it again. It's been awhile.

 

[Apple Sky]

Now personally I believe a lot of what was written in the Bible that's attributed to the future, was actually about the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD.

Sorry but I have to disagree with you here as nothing has happened yet that is discussed in the book of Revelation i.e in 70 AD was the sun darkened, did the moon refrain from showing her light were there bodies that were resurrected from their graves & most of all did Jesus return ?

 

[ozso]

Sorry but I have to disagree with you here as nothing has happened yet that is discussed in the book of Revelation i.e in 70 AD was the sun darkened, did the moon refrain from showing her light were there bodies that were resurrected from their graves & most of all did Jesus return ?

You'll find a lot of apocalyptic language like that from the old testament prophets regarding the coming of the Babylonion Captivity and the destruction of the first temple.

 

[2PhiloVoid]

Hi I was under the impression that there are prophecies in Revelation about the temple being rebuilt. I think I saw it in "Left Behind" or a similar movie. I guess that's what God wants so does that mean Christians should support it? I also was under the impression that the recent formation of the nation of Israel was also a prophecy in the Bible.

A 3rd temple? I'm not aware of any prophetic sayings in the Bible inferring the building of a 3rd temple. If there is a 3rd temple, it has already been here for the last 2,000 years. It's called the Church of Christ.

 

[Maria Billingsley]

Hi I was under the impression that there are prophecies in Revelation about the temple being rebuilt. I think I saw it in "Left Behind" or a similar movie. I guess that's what God wants so does that mean Christians should support it? I also was under the impression that the recent formation of the nation of Israel was also a prophecy in the Bible.

Actually, scripture does not tell us that there will be a third Temple. This is man made fiction. What is does tell us is the destruction of the second Temple and that it will never be rebuilt again. Per Jesus Christ of Nazareth.

Blessings

And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.”

 

[Maria Billingsley]

The prophecies and or visions that suggest a third temple being built are found in the Old Testament. Such as Ezekiel 40–48. But there's nothing in the Bible that says "a third temple will be built, and when that happens Christians will be raptured, the Antichrist will become the president of the US, and the great seven year tribulation will begin". Or however "Left Behind" depicted events.

If I may interject......those verses describe the second not the third. The Left Behind series has no authority over scripture.
Blessings

 

[Maria Billingsley]

I too was under the impression that a third temple had to be built before the return of Jesus but then I heard the third temple would be us.
What should we believe ?

Believe not man made fantasies. Read your scripture with the guidance of His Holy Spirit and put away things that tickel the ears and that have no merit in truth.
Blessings

 

[ozso]

Actually, scripture does not tell us that there will be a third Temple. This is man made fiction. What is does tell us is the destruction of the second Temple and that it will never be rebuilt again. Per Jesus Christ of Nazareth.

Blessings

And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.”

Yes, I'd say everything written about the temple both being constructed and destroyed was about either the first or second temple. A "third temple" could be built. But it would just be a structure called "the third temple". It would just be a replica.

 

[ozso]

If I may interject......those verses describe the second not the third. The Left Behind series has no authority over scripture.
Blessings

Yes, but I thought some tied it in with supposed third temple prophecy. Eschatology is my weakest subject.

 

[Maria Billingsley]

Yes, but I thought some tied it in with supposed third temple prophecy. Eschatology is my weakest subject.

That's ok, we have been indoctrinated into Dispensational Futurism. I would say it doesn't matter what one thinks about eschatology but this has caused Christians to think that Jews are either immune to God's judgment ( John Hagee) or they need to gather in Isreal so that 1/3 can get slaughtered (Lehay/ Jenkins). Yes, this is DF for you. Once you dig deep ( I wish Christians would) it's logical concussion is diabolical either way.
Sorry for my candid option. Been down this dark road years ago and with God's grace He has brought me back into His light.
Blessings

 

[Laodicean60]

The prophecies and or visions that suggest a third temple being built are found in the Old Testament. Such as Ezekiel 40–48. But there's nothing in the Bible that says "a third temple will be built, and when that happens Christians will be raptured, the Antichrist will become the president of the US, and the great seven year tribulation will begin". Or however "Left Behind" depicted events.

I believe it will be built also because Revelation mentions sacrifices and this won't happen without a temple.

 

[ozso]

I believe it will be built also because Revelation mentions sacrifices and this won't happen without a temple.

Where?

 

[Laodicean60]

Where?

In Jerusalem I presume. If you mean where in the bible I get it from Daniel, not Revelation.

Daniel 9:27 says: “And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.”

 

[Maria Billingsley]

It is important to note that Jesus Christ of Nazareth prophesied that not one stone will be left upon another. Each time a third Temple was attempted it was met with God's disapproval. It's time to get on the right side of this. Ignorance is no longer an excuse.

Here is the history:
* Bar Kochba revolt (132-136 CE): During this Jewish revolt against Roman rule, there were discussions about rebuilding the Temple, but it was never realized due to the Roman suppression of the rebellion.
* Julian the Apostate (361-363 CE): This Roman Emperor, who was sympathetic to paganism, reportedly considered rebuilding the Temple as a way to undermine Christianity. However, his plans were cut short by his untimely death.
* Sassanid vassal state (614-629 CE): During this period, when Jerusalem was under Persian rule, there were discussions among Jewish communities about rebuilding the Temple. However, the Byzantine reconquest of the city halted these plans.

 

[ozso]

In Jerusalem I presume. If you mean where in the bible I get it from Daniel, not Revelation.

Daniel 9:27 says: “And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.”

I don't get why that can't be about the second temple in 70 AD.