A Deep Dive into the Temple and the Fear of the Lord

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What if you were told that you are literally the dwelling place of God? Not metaphorically, not symbolically, but truly and actually? That's exactly what the Apostle Paul declares in 1 Corinthians 3:16-17: "Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?"
This message takes us on a profound journey through Scripture to uncover what it really means to be God's temple. Starting with Solomon's literal temple in the Old Testament, we discover how God placed His name, eyes, and heart there—but also how that physical dwelling was eventually destroyed because people stopped valuing their relationship with Him.
The revolutionary truth revealed in the New Testament is that God's temple is no longer a building but us—both individually and collectively as believers. This isn't just theological jargon; it completely transforms how we should understand ourselves and our purpose. You're not just someone who goes to church; you are the church. Every aspect of your existence is now sacred space.
But what does it mean to live as God's temple? The answer is refreshingly simple yet profoundly challenging: we come to Him. Not to a building, not to a set of rules, but to a person—Jesus Christ. Through faith (trusting Him) and humility (acknowledging our need for Him), we grow as living stones in God's spiritual house.
This teaching challenges the common misconception about "the fear of the Lord." Far from cowering in terror, having the fear of the Lord means valuing your relationship with God so highly that you treat it with appropriate honor and respect. It's like being entrusted with a priceless work of art—you don't take that responsibility lightly.
Whether you've never known what it means to have your burden of sin lifted, or you're a believer who's wandered away from walking in holiness, the invitation is the same: remember who you are in Christ. The temple of God is holy, which temple you are.

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Chapters

1. Introduction to the Temple of God (00:00:00)

2. God's Intensity and Purity (00:08:36)

3. The Temple in the Old Testament (00:14:39)

4. Solomon's Downfall Through Idolatry (00:22:29)

5. The Church as God's New Temple (00:26:16)

6. Coming to Him: Faith and Humility (00:32:24)

7. Ananias and Sapphira: Lacking Fear of the Lord (00:35:39)

8. Closing Prayer and Invitation (00:41:59)