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I came across this YouTube video and it posits an interesting idea. That the presidential ballroom is actually the third temple. I haven't watched the whole thing but it's an interesting idea. Does the temple have to be on the temple mount for Israel to accept it as the third temple? Does that matter, or does it only matter that whoever builds it says its solomon's temple?

Edit: apparently someone else had this idea and it's discussed herehere

Here is the synopsis:

This video, presented by JediYAH-EL Melek, explores a series of prophetic and symbolic claims regarding a new ballroom project commissioned by former President Donald Trump. The central argument posits that the layout and construction of this ballroom mirror the floor plan of King Solomon’s Temple (19:56 - 20:10, 1:22:45 - 1:23:15), leading the creator to suggest that it may serve as a "temple" for the Antichrist.

Key arguments presented in the video:

Architectural Comparisons: The creator draws direct parallels between the blueprints of the ballroom and the ancient biblical structure, specifically highlighting the presence of an outer court, an inner court, and a "debir" (oracle/holy of holies) (20:17 - 22:51).

Symbolism and Allegory: The host discusses biblical passages from Ezekiel 8 (1:02:24 - 1:03:36) to suggest that contemporary world leaders are engaging in "wicked abominations" within these spaces, viewing the ballroom as a manifestation of these warnings.

Modern Political Context: The video links these claims to broader topics, including the presence of a golden Ark of the Covenant replica (13:30 - 14:14), the influence of Netanyahu and global politics (1:02:41 - 1:02:44), and concerns over the potential for a third presidential term (56:46 - 56:54).

Spiritual Warnings: The host, speaking from a Hebrew Israelite perspective, emphasizes that the world is entering the time of "Jacob's Trouble" and urges viewers to repent and return to the laws and commandments of the Most High (1:35:52 - 1:36:01, 3:04:16 - 3:04:43).

Throughout the video, the creator expresses skepticism regarding official explanations that the construction is simply for hosting foreign leaders and banquets, arguing instead that there is a deeper, concealed intent behind the project (1:08:11 - 1:08:26).

Sour cream timbits are my favourite. However 90% of the time when I ask a store for them they don't have them. Not that they are sold out, they just don't carry them. Why? Do the franchise owners make these decisions or the head office? It can't be based on region as I do find them from time to time within the GTA.

This is something that has been nagging me since I was ever introduced to eschatology. Without debating pre- or post- Tribulation for the rapture, for argument's sake, let's suppose all Christians and all 'tribulation saints' go through the Great Tribulation. We know that Revelation 13 talks about having to take the mark of the beast, and without it, one cannot buy or sell food. We also know that anyone who takes the mark will perish.

The logical consequence of this is, if you do not take the mark, unless you have an underground economy, network or live/have a farm, you will starve to death. If you take the mark, you will eat, but at the cost of your soul. Correct?

Why I am stressed about this is, we can sit here on the theoretical side of the Tribulation and say, "well I will just starve to death." That is easy to say, but when the rubber hits the road, how do you know you are capable of that? The human body is resilient and will do what it can to survive, as an animal instinct. How do you know you won't cave? There are instances in history where people have been lost at sea and have tried so hard to resist, but ultimately agreed to cannibalism out of desperation (see The Mignonette (1884)/ R v Dudley and Stephens, The Whaleship Essex (1820), The Franklin Expedition (1845) as examples). It is one thing to let nature or other people take you, quite another to allow yourself to slowly die when you can otherwise prevent it. It's like holding your breath. Inevitably, you will inhale.

So why would God put us through this ultimate test, if we already have faith in Christ, are redeemed by Christ, and now are expected to have super-human strength and allow ourselves to starve? Please explain where my logic or knowledge is faltering.

I'm asking a question and want your thoughts. Speaking in biblical terms, Trump fits many of the descriptions of the antichrist. The Bible describes the antichrist as a world leader, a false Messiah, and a person who demands worship. It says the antichrist will love gold. All of these descriptions fit Trump very well.

The antichrist is supposed to be a very bad person, and stands with evil. I believe that Trump is the best candidate for being the antichrist and nobody in world history is quite like him. The only other candidate for being the antichrist/comparing to Trump is Hitler. Hitler is a terrible person and shows a many traits of the antichrist. But this is where it gets interesting! The Bible says Jesus will be there to destroy the antichrist and its followers. But nobody killed Hitler and also it wasn't a one man project, it was a group project since many countries worked together to defeat Hitler.

Also, nobody else gets away with as much as he has. Who else in human history do you think could ever have gotten away with as much as Trump? Plus, he has never really paid for any of it. Even Hitler spent time in prison.

So if it's not Hitler, then who else could it be? If Trump is not the antichrist, he's sure going to get the Academy Award for best actor playing the antichrist! This is where the question comes in: is Trump the antichrist? Let me know what you think and why or why not Trump is the antichrist.

So the thing I'm confused about is if Donald Trump is the AC (not sure I'm convinced of that), then where does this place us on the prophetic timeline? I see people say the first seal, second seal. I assume most people here are dispensationalists who believe in a 7 year tribulation. If the AC has been revealed, has tribulation started? And if so, clearly we are all still here so do most of you ascribe to a mid/post/amillenial view? Not looking to debate which view is correct but to take a general survey of where people think we are and when they think the rapture does or does not take place.