What makes necessary the cleansing of the heavenly sanctuary? QSEW 23.1
According to Daniel 8:11, 13 the little horn (the papacy) has caused “the place of his sanctuary” to be “cast down” and “both the sanctuary and the host to be trodden under foot.” This must be rectified by restoring the heavenly sanctuary to its rightful state in the hearts and minds of God’s children. There is also the record of the sins of God’s professed people that must be dealt with in the cleansing, or judgment, that takes place. 1 Timothy 5:24. QSEW 23.2