Review of other metaphors for the saved relationship:The flockThe kingdomThe churchThe bodyI Corinthians 3:16-17 - We are the temple of God. The “temple of God” always refers to the saved relationship.God’s temple in the Old CovenantGod chose it (II Chronicles 7:11-12He put His Name there (I Kings 9:1-3His people could have fellowship with Him there (Exodus 20:24God’s temple in the New CovenantDavid’s seed to build God’s house (II Samuel 7:12-14He has recorded His Name in the temple built by Christ (II Samuel 7:13God dwells in His temple (II Corinthians 6:16II Peter 2:5Ephesians 1:3His temple must be according to the patternHebrews 9:19-22 - The temple must be blood-cleansedChrist is the builder (II Samuel 7:13He is the foundation (Isaiah 28:16He is the chief corner stone (Ephesians 2:20-21He is the high priest in His temple (Hebrews 3:1The savedAre to give Him all preeminence (Colossians 1:18Are to respect His will (Colossians 3:17Are to worship Him (Romans 15:9Are to do His work (Matthew 18:20Are to keep self pure (I Timothy 5:22How to become a lively stone in His templeWe must go to the law to find out. (Matthew 16:19Those who have never been the dwelling place of GodThose who have so defiled the temple that God has withdrawn from them
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