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The New Testament speaks of the temple of God in two significant ways:

1. Physical Temple in Jerusalem:

  The New Testament refers to the physical temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship for the Jewish people. This temple was an integral part of Jewish religious life, and it plays a role in various narratives, including Jesus' visits to the temple. Notably, Jesus' actions, such as cleansing the temple (Matthew 21:12-13), symbolize a transformation of religious practices and the ushering in of a new covenant.

2. Spiritual Temple - Body of Believers:

  The New Testament also metaphorically refers to believers, collectively, as the temple of God. In this sense, the emphasis shifts from a physical structure to a spiritual concept. For example, in 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, it states, "Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you?" This highlights the idea that, through faith, individuals become a dwelling place for the Holy Spirit, emphasizing a more personal and spiritual understanding of the temple.

These dual perspectives reflect a transition from the Old Testament's focus on a physical temple to a New Testament emphasis on a spiritual connection between God and believers.