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Originally Posted by Unregistered
Since the temple in the Old Testament (old covenant) signified two things:
1) God’s dwelling place on earth.
2) Separation between God and man, due to the veil and sacrificial system.
Since under the new covenant, God is no longer dwells on earth in temples, such as a man built buildings, and there is no longer the separation between God and man through the work of the cross and the resurrection, can you please tell me why would a new manmade temple needs to be built?
Thank you.
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Currently, the nation of Israel is under the Old Covenant. Had they believed and received Jesus, then there would be no need for a physical Temple, as you said. But they have rejected their true Messiah, and are still waiting for Him. Presently all the materials for this new Temple are stored and ready for immediate construction. Their covenant with God and their Law requires a Temple to be built, and they have been waiting to rebuild their Temple since it was destroyed.