By Bill Salus Then I was given a reed like a measuring rod. And the angel stood, saying, “Rise and measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there. But leave out the court which is outside the temple, and do not measure it, for it has been given to the Gentiles.” (Revelations 11:1-2; NKJV)
Many believe that the reference above to "those who worship there" alludes to Jews, Christians, and Muslims, all with their differing forms of worship (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam). Most commentators agree that these Revelation 11 passages allude to the future existence of a Third Jewish Temple and its compound.
However, in light of the Pre-Trib Rapture of the Christian Church and soon coming prophetic Psalm 83 and Ezekiel 38 Middle East wars, this seems hardly logical. What will really be going on at the time the Third Jewish Temple is constructed and operational, and who will be assembling there to worship? (Click here to read the entire article)
