Ezekiel’s Temple // Ezekiel’s final vision (Ezek. 40–48) reveals not a future building but the ultimate reality of God’s presence dwelling among his people, symbolizing a heavenly temple that, through Christ, will one day fill all creation with his glory and life.

A study on the purpose of God's temple // Michael Crosswhite

The Temple in Revelation // The church as God’s temple is both a present and future reality pointing forward to the day when God’s presence will fill all creation completely.

A study on the purpose of God's temple // Michael Crosswhite

The Temple In 2 Thessalonians 2 // Paul warns that the Antichrist will infiltrate the church—the true temple of God—leading a great apostasy and deceiving many until Christ returns.

A study on the purpose of God's temple // Michael Crosswhite

God’s Temple in Paul’s Letters // Paul teaches that the church, founded on Christ and filled with the Spirit, is God’s true temple.

A study on the purpose of God's temple // Michael Crosswhite

God’s Temple in Acts // God makes His people the new Spirit-filled temple, uniting Jew and Gentile to spread His glory worldwide.

A study on the purpose of God's temple // Michael Crosswhite

The Temple Fulfilled // Daniel 2 shows God’s everlasting kingdom, fulfilled in Christ the cornerstone, whose reign fills the earth with God’s presence.

A study on the purpose of God's temple // Michael Crosswhite

The End-Times Temple According to the Old Testament // The temple points to God’s expanding dwelling—from Eden to a worldwide kingdom—fulfilled in Christ, who fills the new creation with His reign and presence.

A study on the purpose of God's temple // Michael Crosswhite

The Expanding Temple // Humanity’s calling to spread God’s dwelling across the earth failed in Adam and Israel, leaving the promise awaiting fulfillment.

A study on the purpose of God's temple // Michael Crosswhite

The Temple and Creation // Israel’s temple mirrored creation and Eden, symbolizing God’s purpose to dwell with His people.

A study on the purpose of God's temple // Michael Crosswhite

The Goal of Creation // God’s goal in creating the world was to dwell with His people, displayed through the temple and now the church.

A study on the purpose of God's temple // Michael Crosswhite