By utilizing these two tables of contents, you can gain a richer and more nuanced understanding of the rich tapestry of temple theology presented in this blog series. You’ll be able to trace the connections between biblical passages, Reformed doctrine, and the overarching themes of God’s dwelling, worship, and mission, enriching your personal study and reflection.

Scripture References by Blog Post:

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3. Explore Biblical Context: Use this table to trace how a specific verse contributes to the overall theme of temple theology. This can help you gain a deeper understanding of the biblical foundations of the concept.

WCF References by Blog Post:

1. Identify Relevant WCF Sections: If you’re interested in how a specific doctrine or theological point from the Westminster Confession of Faith (WCF) relates to temple theology, find the chapter and section number in this list.
2. Connect to Blog Posts: The post titles associated with each WCF reference indicate where that specific doctrine is discussed or connected to the broader theme of temple theology. Click on the titles to read the relevant sections.
3. Understand Theological Framework: Use this table to see how the Reformed theological framework of the WCF informs and supports the concepts explored in the blog series. This can help you make connections between biblical teachings and Reformed doctrine.

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Table 1: By Blog Post

Introduction: Unveiling God’s Dwelling: A Journey Through Temple Theology

• Scriptures:
  • Exodus 25-40: Instructions for the tabernacle, its symbolism, and God’s dwelling.
  • 1 Kings 6-8: Construction and dedication of Solomon’s temple, God’s dwelling.
  • Ezekiel 40-48: Vision of a future temple, God’s ultimate dwelling.
  • John 2:19-22: Jesus as the new temple.
  • Revelation 21-22: The New Jerusalem, God’s ultimate dwelling with humanity.
• WCF References:
  • Chapter 7 (God’s Covenant with Man): Covenant of grace fulfilled in Christ.
  • Chapter 8 (Christ the Mediator): Christ as the true temple.
  • Chapter 25 (The Church): The Church as the body of Christ, a spiritual temple.

01: Unveiling God’s Cosmic Blueprint: From Tabernacle to Temple

• Scriptures:
  • Exodus 25-40: Instructions for the tabernacle’s construction and symbolism.
  • 1 Kings 6-8: Construction and dedication of Solomon’s temple.
  • Ezekiel 40-48: Vision of a future temple.
• WCF References:
  • Chapter 21, Section 1: God-ordained places for worship.
  • Chapter 21, Section 5: God’s regulation of worship.
  • Chapter 7, Section 1: Continuity of God’s redemptive plan in the temple.

02: The Tabernacle: A Glimpse of Heaven on Earth

• Scriptures:
  • Exodus 25:8-9: Divine origin of the tabernacle’s design.
  • Exodus 26:31: Veil symbolizing separation between earthly and heavenly realms.
  • Hebrews 8:5: Tabernacle as a “copy and shadow” of heavenly things.
• WCF References:
  • Chapter 21, Sections 1 & 5: Importance of dedicated places for worship.
  • Chapter 27, Section 1: Tabernacle as the place for sacraments in the Old Testament.

03: The Temple: A Cosmic Mountain of God’s Presence

• Scriptures:
  • 1 Kings 6:20-22: Description of the temple’s inner sanctuary.
  • Psalm 78:69: Temple as God’s dwelling place.
  • Ezekiel 40-48: Vision of a future temple.
  • Revelation 21: New Jerusalem as God’s dwelling among his people.
• WCF References:
  • Chapter 21, Section 7: Temple as a place for vows and covenants.
  • Chapter 32, Section 1: Temple’s connection to resurrection and eternal life.
  • Chapter 33, Section 2: Temple’s role in judgment and the final separation of the righteous and wicked.

04: Eden: The Archetypal Temple

• Scriptures:
  • Genesis 2:15: Adam’s priestly role in Eden.
  • Genesis 3:8: God’s presence in the garden.
  • Ezekiel 28: Eden as the first sanctuary.
  • Revelation 22:1-3: New Jerusalem echoing Eden’s imagery.
• WCF References:
  • Chapter 4, Section 2: Humanity created in God’s image.
  • Chapter 7, Section 1: Covenant relationship in Eden.
  • Chapter 19, Section 1: God’s law present in Eden.

05: Unveiling the Cosmos: The High Priest’s Attire

• Scriptures:
  • Exodus 28: Instructions for making the high priest’s garments.
  • Leviticus 8: Ordination of priests and the wearing of the garments.
• WCF References:
  • WCF 28.2: Christ’s perfect obedience as the High Priest.
  • WCF 25.6: High priest representing the communion of saints.

06: The Temple as Microcosm in the Ancient Near East

• Scriptures:
  • Exodus 20:4-5: Prohibition of idolatry.
  • 1 Kings 6-8: Construction and dedication of Solomon’s temple.
  • Isaiah 66:1-2: God’s omnipresence.
• WCF References:
  • WCF 2.1: Affirmation of one true God.
  • WCF 22.2: Prohibition of oaths to false gods.

07: The Fulfillment of Temple Prophecy in Christ and the Church

• Scriptures:
  • John 2:19-22: Jesus as the new temple.
  • 1 Peter 2:5: Believers as living stones in a spiritual house.
  • Ephesians 2:19-22: Church as dwelling place for God.
  • 2 Corinthians 5:15, 17: New creation in Christ.
  • Colossians 1:18: Christ as the head of the Church.
• WCF References:
  • Chapter 7: Covenant of grace fulfilled in Christ.
  • Chapter 8: Christ the Mediator.
  • Chapter 25: The Church as the body of Christ.

08: The Eschatological Temple in Revelation

• Scriptures:
  • Revelation 21-22: Vision of the New Jerusalem.
  • Revelation 21:1-3: New heaven and new earth.
  • Revelation 21:18: City of pure gold.
  • Revelation 22:1-2: River and tree of life.
  • Ezekiel 40-48: Vision of a future temple.
  • John 4:21: Worship transcending physical location.
• WCF References:
  • Chapter 4: Doctrine of creation and its renewal.
  • Chapter 32: Heaven as the dwelling place of the righteous.
  • Chapter 33: Last judgment and the new creation.

09: The Practical Implications of Temple Theology

• Scriptures:
  • 1 Peter 2:9: Believers as a royal priesthood.
  • Isaiah 49:6: The servant as a light to the nations.
  • Ephesians 2:19-22: Believers built into a dwelling of God.
  • 1 Peter 2:4-5: Believers as living stones.
  • Revelation 21:22: Absence of a physical temple in the New Jerusalem.
• WCF References:
  • Chapter 21: Religious worship and the Sabbath Day.
  • Chapter 25: The Church.
  • Chapter 26: Communion of Saints.

10: Unveiling God’s Dwelling: A Journey Through Temple Theology (Conclusion)

• Scriptures: All of the above
• WCF References: All of the above

Table 2: By Reference

Old Testament

• Exodus 20:4-5:
  • The Temple as Microcosm in the Ancient Near East
• Exodus 25-40:
  • Introduction
  • Unveiling God’s Cosmic Blueprint: From Tabernacle to Temple
  • The Tabernacle: A Glimpse of Heaven on Earth
  • Unveiling God’s Dwelling: A Journey Through Temple Theology (Conclusion)
• Exodus 25:8-9:
  • The Tabernacle: A Glimpse of Heaven on Earth
• Exodus 26:31:
  • The Tabernacle: A Glimpse of Heaven on Earth
• Leviticus 8:
  • Unveiling the Cosmos: The High Priest’s Attire
• Leviticus 26:12:
  • Eden: The Archetypal Temple
• Deuteronomy 23:14:
  • Eden: The Archetypal Temple
• 1 Kings 6-8:
  • Introduction
  • Unveiling God’s Cosmic Blueprint: From Tabernacle to Temple
  • The Temple: A Cosmic Mountain of God’s Presence
  • The Temple as Microcosm in the Ancient Near East
  • Unveiling God’s Dwelling: A Journey Through Temple Theology (Conclusion)
• 1 Kings 6:20-22:
  • The Temple: A Cosmic Mountain of God’s Presence
• Psalm 78:69:
  • The Temple: A Cosmic Mountain of God’s Presence
• Isaiah 49:6:
  • The Practical Implications of Temple Theology: Living as Citizens of the New Jerusalem
• Isaiah 66:1-2:
  • The Temple as Microcosm in the Ancient Near East
  • Unveiling God’s Dwelling: A Journey Through Temple Theology (Conclusion)
• Ezekiel 28:
  • Eden: The Archetypal Temple
• Ezekiel 40-48:
  • Introduction
  • Unveiling God’s Cosmic Blueprint: From Tabernacle to Temple
  • The Temple: A Cosmic Mountain of God’s Presence
  • The Eschatological Temple in Revelation
  • Unveiling God’s Dwelling: A Journey Through Temple Theology (Conclusion)

New Testament

• John 2:19-22:
  • Introduction
  • The Fulfillment of Temple Prophecy in Christ and the Church
  • Unveiling God’s Dwelling: A Journey Through Temple Theology (Conclusion)
• John 4:21:
  • The Eschatological Temple in Revelation
  • Unveiling God’s Dwelling: A Journey Through Temple Theology (Conclusion)
• 2 Corinthians 5:15, 17:
  • The Fulfillment of Temple Prophecy in Christ and the Church
• Ephesians 2:19-22:
  • The Fulfillment of Temple Prophecy in Christ and the Church
  • The Practical Implications of Temple Theology: Living as Citizens of the New Jerusalem
  • Unveiling God’s Dwelling: A Journey Through Temple Theology (Conclusion)
• Colossians 1:18:
  • The Fulfillment of Temple Prophecy in Christ and the Church
• 1 Peter 2:5:
  • The Fulfillment of Temple Prophecy in Christ and the Church
  • The Practical Implications of Temple Theology: Living as Citizens of the New Jerusalem
  • Unveiling God’s Dwelling: A Journey Through Temple Theology (Conclusion)
• 1 Peter 2:9:
  • The Practical Implications of Temple Theology: Living as Citizens of the New Jerusalem
• Revelation 21-22:
  • Introduction
  • The Eschatological Temple in Revelation
  • Unveiling God’s Dwelling: A Journey Through Temple Theology (Conclusion)
• Revelation 21:1-3:
  • The Eschatological Temple in Revelation
• Revelation 21:18:
  • The Eschatological Temple in Revelation
• Revelation 21:22:
  • The Eschatological Temple in Revelation
  • The Practical Implications of Temple Theology: Living as Citizens of the New Jerusalem
• Revelation 22:1-2:
  • The Eschatological Temple in Revelation

WCF References by Blog Post

• Chapter 4 (Creation):
  • Eden: The Archetypal Temple
  • The Eschatological Temple in Revelation
  • Unveiling God’s Dwelling: A Journey Through Temple Theology (Conclusion)
• Chapter 7 (God’s Covenant with Man):
  • Introduction
  • Eden: The Archetypal Temple
  • The Fulfillment of Temple Prophecy in Christ and the Church
  • Unveiling God’s Dwelling: A Journey Through Temple Theology (Conclusion)
• Chapter 8 (Christ the Mediator):
  • Introduction
  • The Fulfillment of Temple Prophecy in Christ and the Church
  • Unveiling God’s Dwelling: A Journey Through Temple Theology (Conclusion)
• Chapter 19, Section 1 (Law of God):
  • Eden: The Archetypal Temple
• Chapter 21 (Religious Worship and the Sabbath Day):
  • Introduction
  • The Tabernacle: A Glimpse of Heaven on Earth
  • The Temple: A Cosmic Mountain of God’s Presence
  • The Practical Implications of Temple Theology: Living as Citizens of the New Jerusalem
  • Unveiling God’s Dwelling: A Journey Through Temple Theology (Conclusion)
• Chapter 22, Section 2 (Lawful Oaths and Vows):
  • The Temple as Microcosm in the Ancient Near East
• Chapter 25 (The Church):
  • Introduction
  • The Fulfillment of Temple Prophecy in Christ and the Church
  • The Practical Implications of Temple Theology: Living as Citizens of the New Jerusalem
  • Unveiling God’s Dwelling: A Journey Through Temple Theology (Conclusion)
• Chapter 26 (Communion of Saints):
  • The Practical Implications of Temple Theology: Living as Citizens of the New Jerusalem
  • Unveiling God’s Dwelling: A Journey Through Temple Theology (Conclusion)
• Chapter 27, Section 1 (Sacraments):
  • The Tabernacle: A Glimpse of Heaven on Earth
• Chapter 28, Section 2 (Christ the Mediator):
  • Unveiling the Cosmos: The High Priest’s Attire
• Chapter 32 (State of Men After Death and the Resurrection of the Dead):
  • The Temple: A Cosmic Mountain of God’s Presence
  • The Eschatological Temple in Revelation
  • Unveiling God’s Dwelling: A Journey Through Temple Theology (Conclusion)
• Chapter 33 (The Last Judgment):
  • The Temple: A Cosmic Mountain of God’s Presence
  • The Eschatological Temple in Revelation
  • Unveiling God’s Dwelling: A Journey Through Temple Theology (Conclusion)

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