Jerusalem is a symbol (type) of the Christian church. In order to understand prophecy (as well as the Bible in general), it is important to recognize that Jerusalem represents the city of God’s people. Therefore, it includes the location of God’s true people.  But, it also includes people who only identify with God the Father and Jesus Christ, but are not actually saved people. Jerusalem in the Bible represents the Nominal Church of God.  Please click on the link below to view a You Tube video on this topic. Or, please visit the Jerusalem page on this website for more information.