Definition: A symbolic number associated with the Beast in Revelation. Preterists often interpret it as a coded reference to Nero Caesar using Hebrew numerology.
Scripture: Rev 13:18
Tags: Symbolism,Numerology,Prophecy
Type: Symbolic
Related: The Beast,Nero,Revelation
Sources: David Chilton, Days of Vengeance
Notes: This number is not mystical but contextual, tied to the political and religious persecution of the early church.
Definition: Detestable acts that violate covenant holiness and provoke divine judgment.
Scripture: Rev 21:8 Lev 18:22 Prov 6:16–19
Tags: ethics, judgment, holiness
Type: Symbolic
Related: Defilement, Apostasy
Sources: Abominations reflect covenant rebellion and spiritual corruption.
Notes: Preterism sees abominations as fulfilled in Israel’s apostasy and AD 70 judgment.
Definition: Detestable acts that violate covenant holiness and provoke divine judgment.
Scripture: Rev 21:8 Lev 18:22 Prov 6:16–19
Tags: ethics, judgment, holiness
Type: Symbolic
Related: Defilement, Apostasy
Sources: Abominations reflect covenant rebellion and spiritual corruption.
Notes: Preterism sees abominations as fulfilled in Israel’s apostasy and AD 70 judgment.
Definition: The pivotal year marking the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple, seen by Preterists as the fulfillment of many New Testament prophecies.
Scripture: Luke 21:20-24 Matt 24:1-2
Tags: History,Fulfillment,Judgment
Type: Historical
Related: Parousia,Last Days,Covenant Transition
Sources: Josephus, Wars of the Jews; Eusebius, Church History
Notes: This event is the cornerstone of Preterist interpretation, reshaping the timeline of prophetic fulfillment.
Definition: The “Age to Come” is understood as the New Covenant era inaugurated after the destruction of the Old Covenant system in AD 70.
Scripture: Heb 9:9-10 Eph 1:21 Matt 12:32
Tags: Covenant,Transition,Fulfillment
Type: Theological
Related: Old Covenant,New Covenant,Last Days
Sources: Max King, The Cross and the Parousia of Christ
Notes: This term reframes eschatology as a covenantal shift rather than a cosmic end.
Definition: Spiritual request for covenant cleansing and conscience renewal, expressed through baptism and faith.
Scripture: 1 Pet 3:21 Ps 51:10 Heb 9:14
Tags: ethics, covenant, renewal
Type: Pastoral
Related: Conscience, Baptism, Faith
Sources: Appeal reflects covenant desire for inward transformation.
Notes: Preterism sees this appeal as fulfilled in spiritual rebirth and conscience cleansing.
Definition: A hermeneutical principle emphasizing that biblical texts must be interpreted in light of their original audience’s context and expectations.
Scripture: Matt 24:34 1 Thess 2:14-16 Rev 1:1-3
Tags: Hermeneutics,Interpretation,Context
Type: Lexical
Related: Time Statements,Nearness,Fulfillment
Sources: Don K. Preston, Can God Tell Time?
Notes: This principle is key to unlocking the immediacy and relevance of prophetic texts.
Definition: Symbol of covenantal apostasy and judgment.
Scripture: Rev 17:5 Jer 51:6 Rev 18:2
Tags: Symbolism,Fulfillment,Covenant
Type: Symbolic
Related: Great City,Beast,Wrath
Sources: David Chilton
Notes: Babylon is covenantal harlotry.
Definition: Covenantal rite symbolizing death to the old order and entrance into spiritual life in Christ.
Scripture: 1 Pet 3:21 Acts 2:38 Rom 6:3–4
Tags: baptism, covenant, identity
Type: Typological
Related: Water, Burial, Resurrection
Sources: Baptism marks covenant transition and spiritual rebirth.
Notes: Preterism sees baptism as fulfilled in spiritual regeneration and covenant inclusion.
Definition: Covenantal rite symbolizing death to the old order and entrance into spiritual life in Christ.
Scripture: Acts 2:38 Rom 6:3–4 Col 2:12
Tags: baptism, covenant, identity
Type: Typological
Related: Water, Burial, Resurrection
Sources: Baptism marks covenant transition and spiritual rebirth.
Notes: Preterism sees baptism as fulfilled in spiritual regeneration and covenant inclusion.