Centre Stage: Jerusalem or Jesus?

Summary

In the light of Old Testament history and prophecy many would argue that Jerusalem continues to have a central role within God's purposes today. Yet the New Testament offers a radically new perspective on the city, pointing to Christ as the true temple and the one in whom the promises of restoration were fulfilled. Jesus himself predicts the imminent end of the temple. The consequences of this biblical teaching prove to be far-reaching – both for the church's mission in the world and for religious and political issues in Jerusalem today.

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