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How do we know that Jesus is the true temple?

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Jesus is called the true temple because He fulfills the purpose and symbolism of the Old Testament temple through His body and ministry.

The sermon explains that Jesus refers to Himself as the temple in John 2:21, stating that His resurrection would demonstrate His authority. This is significant as the Old Testament temple served as the dwelling place of God among His people, but ultimately pointed towards Christ. The preacher articulates that through Jesus, the way to God is revealed, and through His sacrifice, He becomes the true mercy seat, allowing believers access to the Father. The sermon highlights that the physical temple was always meant to be a shadow of the greater reality found in Christ’s body, which is the ultimate fulfillment of the temple's purpose.
Scripture References: John 2:21, Malachi 3:1, Psalm 69:9

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Jesus the True Temple
James H. Tippins · Sep 3, 2017
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