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GOD'S ARRANGEMENT - THE SPIRITUAL TEMPLE (NOT Watchtower's "arrangement")
Jesus drew a parallel between the physical structure of Jerusalem and his body (John 2:13-22). Each body member is an individual part of the “body of Christ” [Christ means anointed] who remain faithfully attached to their head, Jesus, speaking his truth in love (1 Cor.12:12,27; Rom.12:4-5; Eph.4:4,11-16; Rom.15:5-6).
Each faithful body member is individually, a “living stone” and together, comprise the bride of Christ - constructing the spiritual House of God, New Jerusalem with teachings of the truth of life (John 2:13-22; 14;6; 6:63; 1 Cor.12:27; Rom.12:5; 1 Cor.3:16-17; 6:19; 3:9; 1 Pet.2:5; Eph.2:20-22; Rev.21:2; Acts 7:49-51).
The bridegroom, Jesus, the cornerstone of the temple, is in union with his faithful bride members, living stones of the New Jerusalem, and bring blessings…life to those who listen to their voice (Eph.5:23,32,30,26-27; Rev.21:6; 22:17; John 6:63). Anointed by God’s Spirit, faithful bride members are spiritual priests who offer sacrifices, speaking the unchanging truthful sayings of Jesus, their head (2 Cor.1:21-22; Rom.5:5; 1 Pet.2:5,9; Num.18:7; Mal.2:7; Heb.13:15; Rev.1:6). The Spirit of truth, the Spirit of God teaches faithful spiritual priests, giving them inspiration, because, being inspired means to inhale/breathe in God’s Spirit and so understand His words of Spirit - the parables Jesus spoke (Matt.13:10; Luke 8:10; 1 John 2:27; John 15:5-8; Luke 9:11; John 1:1,14; 14:6; 6:63; Job 33:4; 32:8).
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