What is the Abomination of Desolation?
June 1st, 2009 | Day of the Lord | 13 Comments
The Abomination of Desolation
Matthew 24 mentions the abomination of desolation. In response to the inquiry of Peter, James, Andrew and John, (Mark 13:3), Jesus answered a question concerning events and the time of his coming. The question, broken down into two parts, focuses upon "when shall these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming (parousia)? The "end of the age" is but part of the same question, (Matthew 24:2). Much of what is said in response hinges on the issue of what is the abomination of desolation?
Christ made a direct allusion to the abomination of desolation ...
What Temple Will You Build Me in Jerusalem?
November 12th, 2008 | Eschatology | No Comment
With mounting conflict over the Jerusalem temple,
the Israeli and Arab world are at odds over the
possession and destiny of the “sacred” mount as
it is called.
Israel remains divided. Some desire the temple to
be rebuilt. Others choose to abandon it entirely
to the Arabs.
The secular Israeli government opposes religious
control fearing it would render it obsolete thus
dismantling the secular government.
To answer the question, What temple will you build me
in Jerusalem?, consider the:
Origin
Purpose
Nature and
Destiny
The Temple in Jewish History
A center of Jewish life since the time of Moses,
the temple has a rich history. Moses, instructed
by God, received a command to build the tabernacle
according to the patter shown ...
