For some time now, I have been at a loss as too why a “Christian” man would push for and support the building of the 3rd temple when there is no biblical commandment to do so. Byron Stinson, a Texas businessman and rancher, has been deeply involved in the effort to provide red heifers to Israel and the building of the 3rd temple.
On Byron’s website, he uses these verses as his supporting reason to do so.
Build the Temple – His web site.
However, this building of the temple is for after the Rapture, after the 7-year Tribulation, for the Millennial Rein, when Jesus rules the earth for one thousand years. It is clear in Zechariah that Jesus is the builder. Just 3 verses back from Zach 6:15 it is told:
And speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Behold the man whose name is The BRANCH; and he shall grow up out of his place, and he shall build the temple of the LORD: Even he shall build the temple of the LORD; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them both. And the crowns shall be to Helem, and to Tobijah, and to Jedaiah, and to Hen the son of Zephaniah, for a memorial in the temple of the LORD. And they that are far off shall come and build in the temple of the LORD, and ye shall know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you. And this shall come to pass, if ye will diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God. Zech. 6:12-15
Those that “are far off” refer to gentile converts that shall help to build it. The Apostle Paul said concerning the gentiles:
And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
It is amazing to me how one man that got his theology wrong can affect the entire world. The most supporting evidence is this post on Facebook from Byron – shown partially.
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Titus 2:13
Looking for that Blessed Hope! 