TEMPLE OF GOD - Part 2

Text: I Corinthians 3:16-17,6:19-20

INTRODUCTION: In our last study we examined the principle or law of progressive revelation as it relates to some biblical themes. This same principle explains the doctrine of the temple. God started to meet with His people at a place called the altar, then the tabernacle in the wilderness, then the temple. But His goal is to dwell in us (I Kings 8:27, 2 Cor. 6:14-16). Today we will begin to examine the development of this theme as we consider the Altar.

ALTAR THE PLACE OF GOD'S COVENANTS

The patriarchs met with God at the altar. Beginning with the altar of Noah which he built after leaving the ark, altar featured prominently in worship throughout the Old Testament.

The history of God's covenants with His people can also be linked with the altars. Those who meet God at the altar are bound to hear from Him more often than others. Today God expects you to be an altar Christian.

Gen. 8:20-22, 12:7, 13:18, 22:9, 26:24-25, 28:18-22, 33:18-20, 35:1-7, Exo. 17:15, 24:4, Jos. 8:3-31, I Sam. 14:35, 2 Sam. 24:25, I Kings 18:32.

CONCLUSION: I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Rom. 12:1-2.