Definition: Symbol of false covenant members, separated in judgment.
Scripture: Matt 13:24–30 Matt 13:36–43
Tags: symbolism, judgment, covenant
Type: Symbolic
Related: Wheat, Separation
Sources: Tares represent spiritual imposters.
Notes: Preterism sees this sorting as fulfilled in first-century judgment.
Definition: Symbol of covenant comfort and restoration.
Scripture: Rev 21:4 Isa 25:8 Ps 56:8
Tags: symbolism, hope, covenant
Type: Symbolic
Related: Peace, Restoration
Sources: Tears reflect past sorrow.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in spiritual healing.
Definition: Physical structure central to Old Covenant worship, rendered obsolete by Christ’s spiritual dwelling.
Scripture: Matt 24:2 John 2:19–21 Heb 9:11
Tags: covenant, worship, transition
Type: Preterist
Related: Sanctuary, Obsolete Temple
Sources: Temple destruction marks covenant shift.
Notes: Preterism sees the temple as fulfilled and replaced by the spiritual body of Christ.
Definition: Act of judgment against corrupt worship, symbolizing covenant reform.
Scripture: John 2:13–17 Matt 21:12–13
Tags: judgment, covenant, ethics
Type: Typological
Related: Sanctuary, Apostasy
Sources: Cleansing reveals divine standards.
Notes: Preterism sees this as prophetic sign of covenant transition.
Definition: Barrier separating God’s presence, torn at Christ’s death to signify covenant access.
Scripture: Matt 27:51 Heb 10:19–22 Exod 26:33
Tags: symbolism, covenant, access
Type: Typological
Related: Holy of Holies, Sanctuary
Sources: Veil torn marks spiritual transition.
Notes: Preterism sees veil tearing as covenantal fulfillment.
Definition: Covenantal proving of faith, often through trial or prophetic challenge.
Scripture: Gen 22:1 1 Pet 1:6–7 Rev 3:10
Tags: ethics, covenant, perseverance
Type: Typological
Related: Purification, Tribulation
Sources: Testing reveals spiritual integrity.
Notes: Preterism sees testing as fulfilled in first-century refinement.
Definition: Symbol of covenantal defilement, fulfilled in the destruction of Jerusalem.
Scripture: Matt 24:15 Dan 9:27 Luke 21:20
Tags: Judgment,Prophecy,Fulfillment
Type: Symbolic
Related: Temple,AD 70,Consummation
Sources: Max King
Notes: This abomination is historical and covenantal.
Definition: Covenantal inclusion into God’s family, fulfilled through faith in Christ.
Scripture: Rom 8:15 Gal 4:5 Eph 1:5
Tags: Covenant,Identity,Fulfillment
Type: Theological
Related: Sons of God,Body of Christ,Saints
Sources: William Bell
Notes: Adoption is spiritual inheritance.
Definition: Symbol of covenantal sacrifice and intercession.
Scripture: Rev 6:9 Lev 9:24 Heb 13:10
Tags: Symbolism,Covenant,Fulfillment
Type: Symbolic
Related: Fire,Temple,Body of Christ
Sources: Max King
Notes: Altar is covenantal meeting place.
Definition: Place of covenant sacrifice; fulfilled spiritually in Christ’s offering.
Scripture: Heb 13:10 Rev 6:9 Exod 20:24
Tags: Atonement,Symbolism,Fulfillment
Type: Symbolic
Related: Sacrifice,Temple,Priesthood
Sources: David Chilton
Notes: The altar is now spiritual and internal.