Paul's Passing Thoughts

I noticed this announcement and video here with much ado following. Prophecy watchers write post after post about the ins and outs of the prophesied third temple and what to watch for as the second coming of Christ draws near. There is also much discussion about the Dome of the Rock being located over the Holy of Holies of the second temple.

But the Scriptures never call for the temple to be a building in a specific place. The first and second temples were modeled after the tabernacle which was mobile. In fact, what is described in the book of Revelation is the tabernacle.

This is my point: when the right events unfold, an elaborate replica of the original tabernacle can be built and located anywhere in a very short period of time; if nothing else, as a temporary place of worship while the third temple is being constructed.

Christ said that events will unfold quickly in a very short period of time when he returns. More than likely, the “day of the Lord” refers to the seven year tribulation period in which there will be breaking news of the horrific sort unfolding daily. This is the “birth pangs” referred to by Christ.

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