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A rebuilt temple in Jerusalem and the restoration of the religious ceremonies formerly conduct there would be the greatest of religious atrocities. It would be the manifestation of a complete denial of the only atonement, that is, the blood of the Lord Jesus. It would be a display and a practice that is absolutely against Christ. No one has ever, nor will they ever be saved by any other way but through the blood of Jesus. Jesus came to take away the first (the Law of sacrifice) that He might establish the second (grace). Heb. 10:9 It is impossible that there be any other means of salvation but through His precious blood. Heb. 10:4 King David, under the Law of sacrifice recognized the futility of animal sacrifice and stated that even God did not have a heart or desire for such sacrifices. Ps. 40:6 Heb. 10:5-6 The Lord found absolutely no pleasure in the multitude of sacrifices offered under the old order. Heb. 10:8.
Ezekiel once again, in his vision, was transported by the Spirit and brought into the inner court, into the presence of the Lord. Here he saw the glory of the Lord filling the whole house. This is the house of His glory. It is not a physical structure built by man but is the true Temple of the Lord. Donít you know, donít you understand, YOU are the Temple of God and the Spirit of God dwells in you. 1 Cor. 1:16 The building, the people who are obedient to the Word, are molded into a structure, called ìthe holy temple in the Lord.î Eph. 2:21 This living edifice has been constructed to be the eternal dwelling place of the Lord. Eph. 2:21 What a great privilege that is. His everlasting Temple is not built of dead stones but living, spiritually alive stones. Those who minister in that Temple are an holy priesthood. Their offerings before the Lord are according to the Word and the Spirit of the Lord. They offer up to Him only that which is acceptable to Him. 1 Peter 2:5.
The younger generation who had not seen the Temple in all of its splendor rejoiced at the sight of the Temple which they had constructed, but those who had seen the former, wept as they compared the two. However the promise of the Lord was that the glory of the latter would be far greater than the former. Hag. 2:9 The King of glory will occupy a completed and sanctified living Temple. He will enter triumphantly into that most precious church, His Bride, which He has purchased with His own blood. Ps. 24:7-10 This is the place of peace At this time the church will fully comprehend the truth of the Lord dwelling within His own house. That house has a glorious destiny and will be filled with ALL the FULNESS of the Lord. Just think, ALL, nothing of the nature nor of the spirit of the Lord excluded but a people, a house glorified by the all inclusive, absolute presence of the Lord. Eph. 3:19.