“Historic Christianity says that Jesus fulfilled the 70th week AT THE CROSS, but Rapture Christianity (Dispensationalism) says that the Devil fulfills it in a ‘re-built’ temple.”
I believe you are correct. The 69th week ended and the 70th week began when Jesus was baptised in Jordan by John. This 70th week was cut short (3 1/2 years) with His death on the cross. From that point forward there is no longer need for any further sacrifice.
The Rapture theology is an easy out for lazy ‘Christians’ who do not want to consider facing any kind of ‘tribulation’. I believe that LeHay/Jenkins and many others will have to answer in a coming day for their misleading of many.
“I believe you are correct. The 69th week ended and the 70th week began when Jesus was baptised in Jordan by John.”
Answer:
Indeed. That would give 3-1/2 years between the Baptism at the Jordan and the Cross.
Moreover, Philip went down to Samaria (Acts 8). This was after the stoning of Stephen, about 3-1/2 years after the Cross.
The Gospel was no longer confined to Judea or the Holy people.
So, God’s timeline works perfectly.