Summary
Nowadays, Christianity is the largest religion in the world, with more followers than any other religion. Originated in Palestine, it is based on the life teachings of Jesus Christ described in the New Testament. Among the main streams of Christianity are Catholicism, Protestantism, and Orthodoxy. The basic principles of Christianity are those preached by Jesus Christ, and every Christian should apply them to one’s life. Accordingly, God’s spirit lives in every Christian as in a temple; hence, one may conclude that the body of every believer is God’s temple.
The Holy Spirit inside
The Bible is one of the most popular books in the world, which is the primary source and rule of faith. It is not just an ancient book for ancient people with teachings and rules of life, Bible is the word of God (Arnold & Beyer, 2015). However, these are not just words but a message containing the spirit of God that infuses every believer. With knowledge, convictions, and thoughts, the believer is filled with understanding of life and happiness, just as the temple of God is filled with the Holy Spirit. The main idea is that the bodies of Christians are a holy place where God’s spirit not only lives but is supported, flourishes, and worshiped.
What should one let inside the Temple?
Moreover, it is important what exactly one allows to enter the temple, thus, into the body: through the ears, eyes, and the general perception of information. The laws of morality and the rules of life described in the Bible apply at any time (Arnold & Beyer, 2015). Therefore, it is essential to be aware of what the temple (the body of a Christian) is filled with: what information and beliefs. In those days, when God created bodies and infused the Holy Spirit there, they became the Temple of God.
Reference
Arnold, B. T., & Beyer, B. E. (2015). Encountering the Old Testament (encountering biblical studies): A Christian survey. (Vol. 3.). Baker Academic.