How do we know that believers are the true temple of God?

The declaration that believers are the temple of God is founded in Scripture. In 1 Corinthians 3:16, Paul states, 'You are the temple of God,' which highlights that collectively, through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, every believer forms part of this spiritual house. This contrasts starkly with the physical temples that were once central in worship. Moreover, in 1 Peter 2:5, it further affirms believers as 'living stones' being built into a spiritual house. This indicates not only a shift in where God's presence is found but also emphasizes the communal and living nature of His church, signifying that it is these believers who embody the enduring temple of God.