I grew up in the presence of confusing and powerless doctrines. What I mean by that is I was not indoctrinated into a very specific belief as many are, but there was enough that left you afraid, and confused and really unsure what the church was supposed to look like, and a lot just did not make sense. There just never seemed to be any answers plus I saw the behinds the scenes of what goes on in the church and it is not pretty. I am part of what I call the “why” generation of church goers and truthfully there needs to be more why people in the church. As I got older and especially when I entered into ministry, something I said I would never do, I asked questions but did not get a lot of answers. The ones I did get did not make sense. I remember in seminary asking a question to a very smart professor about the bible. I asked him if the bible was written inspired, is it not then read inspired. His answer was, if you were stupid when you became a Christian, you are stupid after. He never clarified and I never really knew if he was joking, but I hope he was. I will go with this answer. Acts 4:13 “When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.”
I asked a lot of questions but never really got sound answers. Also, the end times were not really emphasized that much. It was just kind of there, tucked away in Revelation. Asking questions is good, but there is a danger to asking lots of questions. Most churches do not like their beliefs to be questioned and most will not budge on them. The dangerous part is your question will probably be answered based on the doctrines that the church you attend adheres to. That makes sense as you really can’t minster with a group you do not believe what they teach. But most people do not test the spirits and just accept what they are told. 1 John 4:1 “Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” I hope when you are finished reading this you will realize just how true this verse is. There is also the fear factor. One man said to me one time, how do you raise questions in a meeting. He was asking because he was afraid to stand and ask the important questions. Others have asked their leaders questions but the answers that are given are filled with confidence and very convincing, and even though they are not true, the questioner accepts it as truth. Take someone like Charlie Kirk and others like him. He was really good at debating and appeared to know the bible, but he did not. The problem today is most are not even asking questions and really have no idea what the church they attend actually believes, other than they enjoy Sunday services especially if the speaker is entertaining and the music is enjoyable. When that changes they go somewhere else that will satisfy their appetite. The deception and delusion continue almost uncontested.
My journey in the church had a little dispensationalism – confusion about end times / Baptist - powerless / Methodist - holiness movement (nothing holy or moving). Kind of like my liberal arts education where I learned a little about everything and nothing about anything. That’s a joke, but the powerlessness that was deemed normal and the other gospels that I was introduced to unknowingly is not a joke. A lot of this I never understood till much later in life. My journey came later in life with the charismatic and that was an adventure. I went into that part of the journey looking for the power of God. I remember asking God to show me His presence and power and the answer was this is not me when people were saying this is the Holy Spirit. People were being slain in the spirit and ending up on their backs, speaking in tongues and I wanted that until God opened my eyes to the fact that we worship with our faces to the ground and the babbling was not God. I am thankful that never happened to me. If you are part of that, repent and turn away. The dispensational part started when the ridiculous and false horror movie “A Thief in the Night” was shown at church. I was ten, I think. I have read about many who were infected by this movie. It would have saved me a lot of grief if someone would have said this is another gospel and we will have no part of it. So, for a large chunk of my life I feared that I would be left behind. Thankfully an empty house did not mean I missed the rapture. I think it was shown because it was either endorsed by Billy Graham or put out by his association. I have never been able to find that out for sure. But what I know now is that Billy Graham was not the god people made him out to be as he believed other gospels about the end times. He was just good at keeping some of his views low key, accept when they were caught on tape. Along with this was talk of the antichrist and fingers were always pointed at Russia or the Pope but now it appears the United States is in contention. 1 John 2:18 “Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. This is how we know it is the last hour.” 2 John 1:7 “I say this because many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, have gone out into the world. Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist.”
Another issue that floated around was the problem with the third temple being built because of the small issue of a mosque being on the location. Honestly, I did not know much about it, but the rebuilding of the temple is part of the millennial kingdom that we talked about yesterday. It is pretty interesting that a mosque is on the site. What is frightening is what Israel and the United States seem to be willing to do to make the changes necessary for their perspective of the end times to be ushered in and the third temple to be built. As we talked about yesterday, this war seems to be a holy war, just like the crusades. One false teacher, a prominent Christian Zionist, a mad man who is out of his mind named Greg Locke said this a few years ago. “Locke spoke about the ongoing fighting between Israel and Hamas militants and said "Israel should make the Gaza Strip a parking lot by this time next week. The Muslim religion hates Jewish people to the core of who they are," Locke said. "What they ought to do is evacuate up there on the hill and get a great big missile and blow that wicked Dome of the Rock plumb off where it's standing right now, so we can get that third temple rebuilt and usher in the coming of Jesus” Some Christians believe this but he is just saying the quiet part out loud meaning they need to get rid of the mosque. Who knows with the two leaders of Israel and the US. Then the millennial kingdom will come as many believe this war is about. Maybe it is just me but going nuclear on flesh and blood is not the gospel. I just wanted to interject here that it is not just these mad men who proclaim the lies of satan, but calm and well-meaning pastors are also repeating satan’s lies and leading many into deception. In many cases it is very subtle, and not screaming into a mike about blowing our enemies out of the water like Pete Hegseth just said, “we negotiate with bombs.” Peter said, 2 Peter 2:1 “But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. 2 Many will follow their depraved conduct and will bring the way of truth into disrepute.”
There is support for what is happening in the Middle East as many believe this will speed up the coming of Christ to sit on the throne of David. In Trump’s first term, he moved the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. One writer said, “In this case, his base also lobbied hard for the move. That included right-wing American Jews whose message was amplified by the conservative orthodox Jews dominating Mr. Trump's inner circle. It also included evangelicals whose voice was amplified by the devout Christian in the White House, Vice-President Mike Pence. "God decided Jerusalem was the capital of Israel more than 3,000 years ago during the time of King David," I was told by Dallas evangelical pastor Robert Jeffress, who cited Biblical history. He and another leading voice in the pro-Israel part of the Christian world delivered prayers at the opening ceremony.” As we saw yesterday there are strong voices from those who considers themselves Zionists such as John Hagee and his Christians United for Israel. “It is considered one of the largest pro-Israel organizations in the United States, mobilizing millions of evangelical Christians to support Israel.” “Pastor John Hagee delivered the benediction at the opening of US Embassy in Jerusalem, Israel.”
For the most part if you believe in the millennial kingdom, where Jesus reigns on earth for a thousand years, most but not all believe the temple will be rebuilt and not even all the Jews believe it will be rebuilt. Just a warning here. This end times topic is a massive rabbit hole to go down. Kind of reminds me about the children’s (not really) movie Watership Down, another terrifying movie. There are some evil rabbits. When you start looking at all this, there is a overabundance of views out there, but again scripture makes it clear this rebuilding of the temple is not God’s plan. So, if you go searching, be careful. Many just hear what is being taught and never really look into it from a biblical perspective or even question whether what they have been taught is true. Now this is why discernment is needed because every false teacher is quoting scripture and very well I might add and there is a fear of questioning them. satan is well versed in scripture, so be careful. Don’t be fooled by the talk about the white between the verses or the visions supposedly from God. Jeremiah 23:20 “In days to come you will understand it clearly. 21 I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied. 22 But if they had stood in my council, they would have proclaimed my words to my people and would have turned them from their evil ways and from their evil deeds.”
This topic really isn’t that difficult if you use scripture as your lens. You will learn to look away from all the books and videos and keep your eyes on Jesus. In most cases it doesn’t take long to spot false teachers. Hebrews 12:1 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” I learned early on not to follow men and women even if they seemed like they knew what they were talking about. The bible became my bread of life. If you keep your eyes on Jesus, you will also see that satan is arrogant and will usually tell you is there.
Scripture is very clear that the third temple being built is not part of God’s plan, although men will try. We are told that just before Stephen was murdered, he said, Acts 7:47 “But it was Solomon who built a house for him. 48 “However, the Most High does not live in houses made by human hands.” Stephen went on to say 51 “You stiff-necked people! Your hearts and ears are still uncircumcised. You are just like your ancestors: You always resist the Holy Spirit! 52 Was there ever a prophet your ancestors did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him— 53 you who have received the law that was given through angels but have not obeyed it.” Then they murdered him just as they murdered Jesus. Jews are still resisting the Holy Spirit, just as Christians are. It really is amazing that Paul who said he was, Philippians 3:5 “circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee; 6 as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for righteousness based on the law, faultless,” stood and gave approval to the stoning of Stephen. But God would now use him and he would also say Acts 17:24 “The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. 25 And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.”
Obviously before Jesus, God did dwell in the temple, but as we saw the first temple was destroyed and then the second one was also destroyed. But the second one was smaller than the first. Ezra 3:10 “When the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, the priests in their vestments and with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their places to praise the Lord, as prescribed by David king of Israel. 11 With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord: “He is good; his love toward Israel endures forever.” And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid. 12 But many of the older priests and Levites and family heads, who had seen the former temple, wept aloud when they saw the foundation of this temple being laid, while many others shouted for joy. 13 No one could distinguish the sound of the shouts of joy from the sound of weeping, because the people made so much noise. And the sound was heard far away.” Then Matthew 24:1 “Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention to its buildings. 2 “Do you see all these things?” he asked. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” 3 As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” 4 Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. 5 For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many.” This was a devastating destruction and not only was the temple destroyed but many Jews were killed. Some say 600,000 - 1,000,000 were killed and thousands taken captive.
The temple that was made of stone would never be built again, as everything changed with Jesus. Ephesians 2:19 “Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. 21 In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.” 1 Corinthians 3:19 “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?” 1 Corinthians 6:19 “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?” 2 Corinthians 6:6 “What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people.” Colossians 1:18 “And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.” When talking about husbands and wives, Paul said, Ephesians 5:22 “Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.” Yes, a lot of people do not like this verse about submission, but many do not like the thought of submitting to Jesus as the head and have rebelled against Him. Jeremiah 3:14 “Return, faithless people,” declares the Lord, “for I am your husband. 19 “I myself said, “‘How gladly would I treat you like my children and give you a pleasant land, the most beautiful inheritance of any nation.’ I thought you would call me ‘Father’ and not turn away from following me. 20 But like a woman unfaithful to her husband, so you, Israel, have been unfaithful to me,” declares the Lord.”
This next quote baffles my brain a little because I am going to be quoting Tucker Carlson of all people. This came from the video with Greg Locke in it who wants to level everything with bombs. Carlson said, “it is hard to believe there could be any ordained ministers who are pushing for rebuilding the third temple.” I did say that the rabbit hole gets weird. Here is what he said. “How could an American Christian or any Christian call for the building of a temple whose presence—whose inherent presence—denies Christ? Who said, clearly—and Christians believe this, it’s a core point of faith—'I am the temple. You want to speak to God, you speak to me.’ That’s Christianity, that’s the whole religion right there. So if you’re a Christian preacher calling for the rebuilding of the third temple, you kind of missed the whole point. That’s more than apostasy. That’s like not even knowing what the religion is about.” Interesting thought!
So why are Christians following Jewish myths? As I said I went down the rabbit hole and quoted Tucker Carlson. There are Jews, Messianic Jews and Christians who believe the temple will be rebuilt. When I say the temple will never be rebuilt, it doesn’t mean they will not try. They are already trying. Joshua said, Joshua 6:26 “At that time Joshua pronounced this solemn oath: “Cursed before the Lord is the one who undertakes to rebuild this city, Jericho: “At the cost of his firstborn son he will lay its foundations; at the cost of his youngest he will set up its gates.” 1 Kings 16:34 “In Ahab’s time, Hiel of Bethel rebuilt Jericho. He laid its foundations at the cost of his firstborn son Abiram, and he set up its gates at the cost of his youngest son Segub, in accordance with the word of the Lord spoken by Joshua son of Nun.” The Jews are looking for the Messianic Era. “The focus is on the arrival of the Messiah to usher in this era, which is characterized by the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem and global acknowledgment of the Creator.” “Traditional Jews believe that The Temple will be rebuilt when the Mashiach (Messiah) comes. They eagerly await that day and pray for it continually. Modern Jews, on the other hand, reject the idea of rebuilding the Temple and resuming sacrifices. They call their houses of prayer "temples," believing that such houses of worship are the only temples we need, the only temples we will ever have, and are equivalent to the Temple in Jerusalem. This idea is very offensive to some traditional Jews, which is why you should be very careful when using the word Temple to describe a Jewish place of worship.” “Regarding the Third Temple, the Haftarah says that it will be "on the head of the mountain." Just like the head is above the body and controls it, so is this is referring to a higher level of love, beyond the natural—a love called ahavah rabbah, “great love.” "Its entire border around it shall be Holy of Holies." What surrounds the head? This is a love that is even greater than ahavah rabah. This love is called ahavah betanugim, “love in delights.” Although it is beyond me to explain these great levels of love and connection, it is good to know of them. Because very soon, when Moshiach comes, we will experience these great expressions of love and connection with God. You will know and understand. All this will come with the third Temple, which God is building in heaven. However, it only becomes the Third Temple when it is completed and descends with the coming of Moshiach. This, of course, is dependent on our performance of mitzvot and Torah study, especially the study of the measurements and details of the Third Temple during this exile. This is how we participate in its construction. Because of our participation, the third Temple will be called "our Temple," the one we helped build. It is all up to us. Through doing extra mitzvot, studying more Torah, and learning about the Third Temple, we will merit the coming of Moshiach and see the Third Temple that we helped build. May it happen soon.” “Others are of the opinion that in the messianic era, the Temple will descend ready-built from heaven.”
Can it get any crazier than the temple coming down from the sky already built? Oddly they believe that but do not believe John 1:9 “The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— 13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.” Yes, it can get even crazier. Jonathon Cahn is a Christian Zionist, another false teacher who is a prominent Messianic Jewish rabbi, author, and speaker known for his best-selling books. He talks about red heifers from Texas being prepared for the restoration of the temple. A Jewish writer also said “Today, many of the preparations for the Third Temple have already been completed, including the sacred worship vessels and priestly garments to be worn by the Levites in Temple services. As well, over 500 young Jewish men, descended from the tribe of Levi, have been trained as Temple Priests to fulfill their duties of worship and sacrifice in the Temple. But the Temple service can’t begin without the parah adumah (red heifer). What does a cow have to do with the rebuilding of the Holy Temple? How could a simple animal play a vital role in the success or failure of such a monumental event? God’s word states that only the red heifer can restore the Biblical purity needed to rebuild the Temple. “Then Eleazar the priest is to take some of its [red heifer] blood on his finger and sprinkle it seven times toward the front of the Tent of Meeting. (Numbers 19:4)”
Many are deceived because Cahn comes across as if everything he talks about is true. Because he is Jewish it appears that all the connections to Israel he makes from the Old Testament must be true. One writer said, “he claims to unveil hidden mysteries and prophetic insights that supposedly reveal God's plan for America and the world.” Another writer called him “a messianic Jewish Hal Lindsey. Just as every significant prediction Lindsey made has failed, Cahn is on course for the same dismal record.” Can it get even crazier than a building coming out of the sky, red heifers as part of the restoration of the temple. Yes, it can. Yes, I know this is a tangent, but it is important to understand these Christian Zionists. Cahn made a video about Donald Trump’s bloody ear when he was shot at which is absolutely bizarre, but this is what he does. He compared that event to this. Exodus 29:20 “Slaughter it, take some of its blood and put it on the lobes of the right ears of Aaron and his sons, on the thumbs of their right hands, and on the big toes of their right feet. Then splash blood against the sides of the altar.” He then said “could God be wanting the ears of Donald Trump to be open to hear for him to hear his voice the priest was anointed with the blood on his hands signifying he was called to do the will and work of God could it be that God wants the hands of Donald Trump to do his will and his work and the priest was anointed with blood on his foot signifying he was called to walk in the ways of God and not to the right or the left and again his feet and his shoes were removed, the priest and also Trump so that he would walk on Holy Ground. Could it be that God wants Donald Trump to walk in his ways truly in his footsteps not turn to the right or the left.” That was just part of the nonsense. Once you stop your head from spinning, I hope you can see how dangerous Zionist teaching can be and this war should show you the power influence they are wielding. This is the kind of nonsense you find in these rabid (intentional misspelling) holes. Again these few deceptions are just a few of the false teaching that has decimated the church.
Then you have Christians who have fallen for the deception of the Jews who murdered their own Messiah. Then you have another false prophet John Hagee who puts on quite a show with massive charts to show you the other gospels he believes concerning the end times. It appears he has perfect understanding of all things prophetic. Yes, their displays are an impressive display at the front of their church. He reminds me of the false prophet Zedekiah. 1 Kings 22:10 “Dressed in their royal robes, the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah were sitting on their thrones at the threshing floor by the entrance of the gate of Samaria, with all the prophets prophesying before them. 11 Now Zedekiah son of Kenaanah had made iron horns and he declared, “This is what the Lord says: ‘With these you will gore the Arameans until they are destroyed.’” 12 All the other prophets were prophesying the same thing. “Attack Ramoth Gilead and be victorious,” they said, “for the Lord will give it into the king’s hand.” Micaiah the true prophet said, 1 Kings 22:23 “So now the Lord has put a deceiving spirit in the mouths of all these prophets of yours. The Lord has decreed disaster for you.” 24 Then Zedekiah son of Kenaanah went up and slapped Micaiah in the face. “Which way did the spirit from the Lord go when he went from me to speak to you?” he asked. 25 Micaiah replied, “You will find out on the day you go to hide in an inner room.” Deceiving spirits, false prophets, teachers, other gospels and doctrines of demons are everywhere, and a different Jesus is worshipped.
So you have the Jews, Messianic Jews and Christians who have been completely deceived. One person said, “I love how God is in charge and how he teaches us through His Holy Spirit.” It is not the Holy Spirit. The temple they want is a building but in doing so they reject God’s plan laid out in scripture. Now just take these two false teachers I talked about and think about how many people have been deceived by them, just two of them. John Hagee and his son Matt’s You Tube channel has 1.27 million subscribers. Their church has 22,000 members. Christians United for Israel claims 10-11 million members. It is said they reach 100 million households. Titus 1:11 “They must be silenced, because they are disrupting whole households by teaching things they ought not to teach—and that for the sake of dishonest gain.” This doesn’t account for all the books he has written. But don’t forget his book and his really cool display called the “Four Blood Moons: Something is About to Change”. (2014-2015) Nope! Just another false prophecy. This is why you can’t just agree to disagree. All that influence is deceiving when it comes to rebuilding of the temple and millennial kingdom. Yes, in fact they are trying to build it already, but it is not God’s plan. “Since 1987, when the Temple Movement began preparations for the rebuilding of the Third Temple, efforts to see this become a reality in the 21st century have been slowly progressing.”
One thing I did notice when I was looking into this is the teaching that the abomination that causes desolation that desecrates the third temple. This is what some believe. “The Bible mentions that some end-times events will occur in a temple in Jerusalem (Daniel 9:27; Matthew 24:15). 2 Thessalonians 2:4, speaking of the Antichrist, tells us, "He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God." Before the end times can occur, a temple must be present for these events to occur in. There is still the “small” problem of the Islamic Dome of the Rock being on the site where the Jewish temple is supposed to be. Muslims believe this is the place from which Mohammed ascended into heaven, making it the third most sacred of Muslim shrines. For the Jews to take over this place and build a temple upon it would be unthinkable in today’s political climate. But during the tribulation, the building of the Temple will come about, protected by the Antichrist (Daniel 9:24-27). When we see the Temple being constructed, we can be sure the end times are indeed upon us. The Antichrist will be reigning, the Church will already have been raptured, and the first half of the tribulation will have passed. But there will still be time for people to come to Christ for salvation.” “End-times prophecies, including the abomination of desolation and the Antichrist setting himself in the temple (Matthew 24:15; 2 Thessalonians 2:4), imply that a physical temple will play a role before Christ’s return. For Christians, the coming temple serves as a reminder of God’s plan unfolding, but God’s true dwelling is not in stone; it is in the hearts of believers who follow Christ (John 14:8–21; 1 Corinthians 6:19).” “It appears that a future temple exists in God’s plan for the end times. For example, Matthew 24:15 refers to the “abomination of desolation” standing in the holy place, implying a physical temple may exist before Christ’s return. Revelation 11:1–2 also describes a temple measured in the prophetic vision, which some interpret as a literal or symbolic end-times temple.”
Yes, this is bizarre teaching and no it doesn’t appear that a future temple exists in God’s plan. The problem is since there is not a temple made of stone that is part of God’s plan, that means the abomination that causes desolation is in the church as we have talked about many times. The body of Christ is now the temple, that is made up of Jews and Gentiles who are called Christians. Acts 11:26 “The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.” If you were to watch the video of Greg Locke, that would show you what satan looks like standing behind a pulpit. Or when you see the false teachers praying for Trump in the oval office. But as I said earlier, it doesn’t have to be a madman, but it is still satan. Daniel 9:27 “And at the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him.” 2 Thessalonians 2:4 “He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God.” Because so many have rebelled against the word of God, God has allowed this devastation to happen to the church. After Jesus talks about the abomination that causes desolation, he said Matthew 24:22 “If those days had not been cut short, no one would survive, but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened. 23 At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Messiah!’ or, ‘There he is!’ do not believe it. 24 For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. 25 See, I have told you ahead of time.” Millions have been deceived because they refuse to keep their eyes on Jesus.
The good news is that temple we already have will be restored when the end is poured out on the abomination that causes desolation. Daniel 7:21 “As I watched, this horn was waging war against the holy people and defeating them, 22 until the Ancient of Days came and pronounced judgment in favor of the holy people of the Most High, and the time came when they possessed the kingdom. 26 “‘But the court will sit, and his power will be taken away and completely destroyed forever. 27 Then the sovereignty, power and greatness of all the kingdoms under heaven will be handed over to the holy people of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will worship and obey him.’” The church will then rise up and go to the ends of the earth with the power and authority given to the church at Pentecost. Amos 9:11 “In that day “I will restore David’s fallen shelter— I will repair its broken walls and restore its ruins— and will rebuild it as it used to be.” Matthew 24:14 “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.”
Take the time to find out what you have been taught. Don’t just agree to disagree. Believing other gospels does not lead to eternal life. If the likes of Hagee, Cahn, Locke and many others are all teaching the millennial kingdom and the temple or parts of it, it can’t be truth as these are false teachers. Scripture is clear. Mark 1:15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” Ephesians 2:19 “Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. 21 In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.” The good news is as king Nebuchadnezzar came to understand. Daniel 4:3 “How great are his signs, how mighty his wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; his dominion endures from generation to generation.”
