What Is the Sign of a Rebuilt Temple?

In the fifth episode of his seven‑sign series, Dr. Erwin Lutzer turns to the idea that a new temple will rise in Jerusalem. He frames the sign as a concrete event that could reshape politics, faith, and the Middle East, and he asks listeners to consider why this would be a pivotal moment in the end‑times narrative.

How Might the Temple Be Re‑erected?

Lutzer sketches several possibilities that could make a new temple possible: a peace agreement that allows Jews to build without dismantling the Dome of the Rock, an earthquake that removes the existing shrine, or a powerful European leader who secures a covenant with Israel. Each scenario raises the question of what political or supernatural forces would need to align for the ancient site to be re‑established.

What Does the Temple Reveal About God’s Plan?

He connects the rebuilt temple to biblical patterns of judgment and to Israel’s role in the end‑times. Lutzer also draws a parallel between the outer temple and the inner temple that believers carry, prompting listeners to ask how the presence of a physical temple might illuminate the nature of worship and the presence of God within the church today.

For a deeper exploration of these questions, hear the full discussion on Running to Win.