re: When will the third temple be rebuilt?

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The Antichrist has already risen and ruled for many decades.

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Who did the whole world worship for 3.5 years? What happened after year 7? What event was it?

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For the scofielders who are misled

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Thanks for that. I could never understand why God put Satan in chains and then release him one more time. Why would He do this. I wish I had more info to read on this

I don't know. I don't think it has to fit whatever exact interpretation you have. Maybe I should've said Satan instead of the Antichrist.

What I know is that untold millions of Christians were slaughtered and Christendom has been almost entirely destroyed, most of its remnants entirely subverted and in service to a one world government that's ruled by and headquartered in a "country" with a 666 symbol.

And again, you stop reading before reaching verse 34. One much "rightly divide the word", not divide it into unrelated tid-bits so as to make it fit a given narrative. Stay in context.

Also, understand the language being used. When Christ was asked about how many times a person should forgive a brother that had wronged him, the person asking said, "Seven times?"

Christ's answer was, "Seventy times seven!"

Does that mean that Christ says we should forgive someone up to 490 times and then we can pummel them?

You're putting things into the mix that aren't there and ignoring a few key items that are there.

We were talking about it earlier; the red heifer isn't perfect just yet. 99.9% red is the best they have thus far. Great start though imo. The temple institute gallery is pretty cool. It shows all of the stuff that's already done for the temple.

Gallery

First, before there is any misunderstanding, the downvote is not from me.

I think you’re including things written by John in Revelation (which also largely points to the destruction of Jerusalem by Rome) in your admirable determination to come to a conclusion regarding the meaning of scripture.

We may disagree on things that are written. Let’s agree on these most important points. Christ is telling his apostles in Matthew 24 that there are hard times coming. Christians will be persecuted for their beliefs and their faith. But, as long as we remain faithful to Him we will be victorious in the end. John expounds upon that same idea in the book of Revelation. It’s not a book to strike fear and fill us with dread. It’s a book that foretells of the ultimate victory over sin and Satan, and how Christians will be victorious. It’s a book of comfort for the Christian.

Live faithfully to Christ and the worries of this world will prove meaningless and trifling.

I know your heart is in the right place. Continue to study with an open mind, and an open heart, praying for guidance in your studies. Knock, and it shall be opened unto you.

The scriptures will interpret themselves when studied and rightly divided. I know I certainly had to put away a lot of my biases and preconceived notions, and even yet, after decades, my understanding is not complete, nor will it be until my faith ceases and I know by sight in that final day that He is indeed Lord and King.

My prayers are with you in your studies, and I am open for discussion and correction where I may need it.

Peace be unto you.

I am ejoying the debate guys. We don't get enough Christian conversation on TD.

Like Swamp Angel said, as long as our faith is in Christ, this doesn't really matter. It's just fun to discuss.

With that said, could you guys try to answer my questions over the past page or so? They form the basis of my argument.

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You people are so odd with your fascination for Judaism. Why don’t you convert?

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It's not about fascination with Judiasm. You can't have a complete understanding of the death and resurrection of Christ without understanding the Old Testament first.

In this instance, it pertains to the fun topic of prophecy i.e. New Testament prophecy.