God's House

In the Bible, the term "God's House" primarily refers to the temple or the dwelling place of God among His people. In the Old Testament, this concept is most vividly illustrated by the Tabernacle and later the Temple in Jerusalem, which served as the focal point of worship and sacrifice. The Tabernacle, as described in Exodus 25-27, was a portable sanctuary where God’s presence resided among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. The Temple, built by Solomon (1 Kings 6), became a permanent structure and was seen as a symbol of God's covenant relationship with Israel, where sacrifices and worship were conducted.In a broader theological sense, "God's House" also encompasses the community of believers. In the New Testament, references to God's House extend to the Church, which is described as the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27) and a spiritual household (Ephesians 2:19). Believers are called "living stones" being built into a spiritual house (1 Peter 2:5), emphasizing that God's presence now dwells not in a physical structure but in the hearts of His people through the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16). Thus, "God's House" signifies both a physical location of worship in the Old Testament and a spiritual community of believers in the New Testament.