Dear John & Doves,
 
Below is answer to Paul Wilson's question about donating money to build the temple in Jerusalem which I have copied from http://focusonjerusalem.com/questions3.html and it is also in response to Ghoti Ichthus 7/28 post at http://www.fivedoves.com/letters/july2004/ghotii728-2.htm
 
"Question #19:  Should Christians, or churches be involved in the efforts by Zionists and Jews to rebuild their ancient temple, either by sending money, or by lending political support to that particular agenda?"

"Answer……. In my opinion it is not wise to actively participate in the Jewish attempts to rebuild their ancient Temple. Although I strongly support the rights of Israel to their promised land, and to the Temple Mount; I must point out the fact to Christians, that although Israel is being providentially used of God in these days in their return to their ancient homeland; and will one day be joined to the Lord, the miraculous occasion of their national recognition of Jesus Christ as their Messiah has not yet become a living reality. The present attempts to rebuild the Jewish Temple will only result in the abomination of desolation by the Antichrist. Therefore, it is actually the Antichrist who is the most interested in the rebuilding of a temple in Jerusalem at the present time. While it is true that conservative and orthodox Judaism is sincere in its attempt to return the faith of its people to its ancient roots, it will ultimately be the Antichrist that will enable the Jewish people to rebuild their traditional Temple."

"Jesus Christ will actually build a “fourth temple” for Israel when he comes back; and it is that auspicious occasion which Christians and Jews should look forward to. Amos 9:11 instructs that Jesus will raise up the ruins of the tabernacle of David. Zechariah 6:12-13 also conveys that it shall be the righteous Branch that shall rebuild the Temple of the Lord!"

"Israel expects the Messiah to rebuild their temple, but they shall be deceived by an imposter before the real Messiah comes! So, any aid by Christians today to assist in the rebuilding of the Jewish Temple is not prophetically wise."