Definition: Covenantal response of faithfulness and submission to God’s revealed will.
Scripture: Rom 6:16 Heb 5:8–9 Deut 11:1
Tags: virtue, covenant, ethics
Type: Pastoral
Related: Faithfulness, Law of Liberty
Sources: Obedience is relational, not legalistic.
Notes: Preterism sees obedience as fruit of spiritual transformation.
Definition: The physical temple rendered unnecessary by Christ’s spiritual dwelling.
Scripture: Heb 9:11 John 4:21–24 Matt 24:2
Tags: temple, covenant, transition
Type: Preterist
Related: House Built Without Hands, Ekklesia
Sources: Temple replaced by spiritual body.
Notes: Preterism sees the temple’s destruction as covenantal shift.
Definition: Sacrificial act under Mosaic Law, fulfilled in Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice.
Scripture: Lev 1:1–17 Heb 10:10–14 Eph 5:2
Tags: sacrifice, law, covenant
Type: Typological
Related: Lamb of God, High Priest
Sources: Offerings foreshadow Christ’s work.
Notes: Preterism sees offerings as obsolete post-Christ.
Definition: Symbol of anointing, presence, and spiritual readiness.
Scripture: Matt 25:1–13 Ps 23:5 Zech 4:2–6
Tags: symbolism, Spirit, covenant
Type: Symbolic
Related: Lampstand, Anointing
Sources: Oil represents divine empowerment.
Notes: Preterism sees oil as fulfilled in spiritual preparation and presence.
Definition: The Mosaic system of law and sacrifice, rendered obsolete by the New Covenant in Christ.
Scripture: Heb 8:13 Gal 3:24–25 2 Cor 3:14
Tags: law, covenant, transition
Type: Preterist
Related: New Covenant, Law of Moses
Sources: Old Covenant served as a temporary guardian.
Notes: Preterism sees its end marked by the destruction of the temple.
Definition: Jesus’ prophetic teaching on the Mount of Olives, foretelling the destruction of Jerusalem and covenantal transition.
Scripture: Matt 24:1–35 Mark 13:1–31 Luke 21:5–33
Tags: prophecy, judgment, covenant
Type: Preterist
Related: Fall of Jerusalem, Great Tribulation
Sources: Central to preterist eschatology.
Notes: Preterism sees this discourse as fulfilled in AD 70.
Definition: Danielic figure fulfilled in Christ’s ascension and covenant authority.
Scripture: Dan 7:13–14 Matt 26:64 Rev 1:13
Tags: Christology, prophecy, authority
Type: Typological
Related: Messiah, Reign of Christ
Sources: Represents divine-human rulership.
Notes: Preterism sees this fulfilled in Christ’s enthronement.
Definition: Paul’s image of Jew and Gentile united in Christ under the New Covenant.
Scripture: Eph 2:15 Gal 3:28 Col 3:11
Tags: identity, covenant, inclusion
Type: Preterist
Related: Gentile Inclusion, Ekklesia
Sources: Unity replaces division.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in the spiritual body of Christ.
Definition: Symbol of divine access and covenant intimacy, inaugurated through Christ.
Scripture: John 1:51 Rev 4:1 Ezek 1:1
Tags: presence, covenant, revelation
Type: Symbolic
Related: Temple Veil, Spirit
Sources: Heaven opened through Christ’s work.
Notes: Preterism sees open heaven as spiritual reality, not future event.
Definition: Symbolic act in Revelation marking the unveiling of covenant judgment and fulfillment.
Scripture: Rev 5:1–9 Rev 6:1
Tags: symbolism, prophecy, covenant
Type: Symbolic
Related: Seals, Lamb of God
Sources: Scroll represents covenant decree.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in the events leading to AD 70.