[mdmathis6]

That's the point I'm trying to make...the Bible doesn't say one way or the other. Perhaps the real temple ought to be in the spot you mention, and perhaps it will be. But there already is a move a foot to be "flexible" regarding the ultimate spot of the rebuilding, and does it violate scripture if it ultimately ends up 50-100 yards off center?(that is what some of the Rabbinate in Jerusalem are arguing)
The third temple will be rebuilt, no matter where it is placed with all the following events occuring as prophesied. If an earth-quake happens and the temple is re-built over the old Al-Aqusa spot, all the the more power to the prescience of God. Judging from the stated instability of the area, the temple may have to be rebuilt in a more stable area adjacent to the old site. The fact that the temple is rebuilt a third time is true fullfillment of scripture and the setting off of the final chronology of the pre-millenial era, when Satan is defeated and Christ rules upon the Earth. And that is the thing to be looking for, ultimately.


My real point is that there really is nothing to stop the prophetic clock work from happening, even if Al Aqsa remains standing!

[gdc61]

i pretty much agree except for the part about the mosque. I can't imagine them moving the alter for sacrifice to the Lord, so as to compensate for a place of worship to a false god. maybe even satan perhaps.