Age of Material Religion
The biblical era of temples, laws, and rituals—ended in 70 A.D. to make way for spiritual freedom.
What is
Age of Material Religion
The Age of Material Religion refers to the biblical era when God worked through physical systems—laws, temples, sacrifices, and nations. TGNN teaches that this age ended in 70 A.D., making way for a new era of spiritual liberty.
Explanation
In Scripture, God’s covenant with Israel was mediated through tangible structures: the temple in Jerusalem, the Levitical priesthood, written law, and national identity. This was the material age—an age of signs, symbols, and separation, where access to God was restricted and mediated.TGNN teaches that this age was always temporary and pointed forward to something greater. With the fulfillment of prophecy and the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D., the age of material religion ended. There was no longer a need for physical temples, human priests, or national covenants.This marks a pivotal shift in history: from religion based on external forms to a relationship rooted in Spirit, liberty, and love.
