Definition: Figure of covenant rebellion, often linked to first-century apostasy.
Scripture: 2 Thess 2:3–8
Tags: apostasy, judgment, prophecy
Type: Preterist
Related: Beast, Lawlessness
Sources: Represents spiritual defiance.
Notes: Preterism sees this figure as fulfilled in first-century context.
Definition: Symbol of allegiance to corrupt power, often linked to first-century imperial cult.
Scripture: Rev 13:16–18 Rev 14:9–11
Tags: symbolism, judgment, empire
Type: Symbolic
Related: Beast, Image of the Beast
Sources: Represents spiritual compromise and covenant betrayal.
Notes: Preterism sees this fulfilled in Roman allegiance and persecution.
Definition: Symbolic of covenant union and celebration between Christ and His people.
Scripture: Rev 19:7–9 Matt 22:2–14 Isa 25:6
Tags: symbolism, covenant, celebration
Type: Typological
Related: Bride, Kingdom Fulfillment
Sources: Represents spiritual union and joy.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in the establishment of the New Covenant.
Definition: Faithful witness unto death, often linked to covenant testimony and vindication.
Scripture: Rev 6:9–11 Acts 7:59–60 Heb 11:37
Tags: suffering, testimony, covenant
Type: Historical
Related: Witness, Saints
Sources: Martyrs embody covenant loyalty.
Notes: Preterism sees martyrdom as fulfilled in first-century persecution.
Definition: One who bridges covenant relationship, fulfilled in Christ’s priestly role.
Scripture: 1 Tim 2:5 Heb 8:6 Gal 3:19–20
Tags: covenant, priesthood, salvation
Type: Preterist
Related: High Priest, Intercession
Sources: Mediator replaces temple system.
Notes: Preterism sees Christ as the sole mediator of the New Covenant.
Definition: Divine compassion expressed through covenant grace and forgiveness.
Scripture: Ps 103:8–12 Titus 3:5 Matt 5:7
Tags: virtue, grace, covenant
Type: Pastoral
Related: Kindness, Forgiveness
Sources: Mercy is central to covenant renewal.
Notes: Preterism sees mercy as fulfilled in spiritual restoration.
Definition: Anointed one sent to fulfill covenant promises, inaugurate the kingdom, and bring spiritual restoration.
Scripture: Dan 9:25–26 John 4:25–26 Acts 2:36
Tags: Christology, covenant, fulfillment
Type: Preterist
Related: Jesus, King of Kings
Sources: Messiah is central to covenant transition.
Notes: Preterism sees Jesus as the fulfilled Messiah who brought the New Covenant.
Definition: Symbolic thousand-year reign of Christ, interpreted as spiritual and fulfilled in the New Covenant era.
Scripture: Rev 20:1–6 Ps 110:1–2 Dan 7:13–14
Tags: kingdom, prophecy, fulfillment
Type: Preterist
Related: Reign of Christ, First Resurrection
Sources: Often misunderstood as future political rule.
Notes: Preterism sees the millennium as symbolic of Christ’s spiritual reign.
Definition: New Covenant mission to restore relationship between God and humanity.
Scripture: 2 Cor 5:18–20 Rom 5:10–11
Tags: mission, covenant, grace
Type: Pastoral
Related: Gospel, Peace
Sources: Ministry flows from fulfilled covenant.
Notes: Preterism sees reconciliation as active and complete in Christ.
Definition: Site of prophetic confrontation and covenant vindication.
Scripture: 1 Kings 18:19–40 Amos 1:2
Tags: prophecy, judgment, geography
Type: Typological
Related: Elijah, Fire Imagery
Sources: Carmel symbolizes divine authority.
Notes: Preterism sees Carmel as emblematic of covenant confrontation.