The Temple of God: It's of great signficance both to Jews and Christians. Why? Because it's the place where God dwells. But the death and resurrection of Christ makes an important distiction with the temple. The New Testament explains that God no longer dwells within a building, but within believers. 2 Corinthians 5:16 says "For you are the temple of the living God.  As God has said: "I will dwell in them and walk among them. I will be their God, and they shall be my people."