The temple itself is a symbol, it has always been a symbol right from its inception (the Hebrew Sanctuary in the desert)...it's not the reality. All its functions and furnishings are symbols of the reality. The yada yada highlighting the physical temple misses the point completely......and it's missed because they don't know Jesus. That includes 'christians' as well as Jews.
The book of Revelation reveals to us Jesus....it says so right in the opening verse yet it is not understood because of a faulty paradigm......so texts are cobbled from here and there creating a scenario from imagination. THE MAN has been missed and if you notice, lots of coverage is given to the Anti-Christ....negative though it is.....nevertheless, the yada yada eclipses Jesus and opens the door for a substitute. How clever!
Amen, it was a shadow of heavenly things.
As long as we don't forget that the revealing of Jesus includes the revealing of His wrath. And 2 Thessalonians has a few things to say on the son of perdition and a strong delusion as well, not only the book of Revelation. I'm not someone who has liked to dwell on escatology, but I have to share things that I believe the Lord showed me that pose a danger to my brothers and sisters in Christ. To me it doesn't really matter who the son of perdition or antichrist is per se, he is just a vessel and could be anyone, and there are many antichrists......but the most important thing is to not be deceived. Stay close to the Lord in obedience....love the truth....if we love Him we will keep His commands.....be in His word and don't follow or have your trust in men.
Mat 24:24
For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that,
if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
Mat 24:3-5
Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?”
And Jesus answered and said to them:
“Take heed that no one deceives you.
“For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.
Mar 13:3-5-6
Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately,
“Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign when all these things will be fulfilled?”
And Jesus, answering them, began to say:
“Take heed that no one deceives you.
“For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and will deceive many.
Luk 21:7-8
So they asked Him, saying, “Teacher, but when will these things be? And what sign will there be when these things are about to take place?”
And He said:
“Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ Therefore[fn] do not go after them.