Definition: The innermost part of the temple, symbolizing direct access to God, fulfilled in Christ.
Scripture: Exod 26:33 Heb 9:3 Matt 27:51
Tags: temple, presence, covenant
Type: Typological
Related: Veil, Access
Sources: Access opened through Christ’s sacrifice.
Notes: Preterism sees veil torn as covenantal shift to spiritual access.
Definition: The indwelling presence of God that empowers, regenerates, and seals New Covenant believers.
Scripture: Acts 2:38 John 14:17 Eph 1:13
Tags: spirit, covenant, empowerment
Type: Symbolic
Related: Regeneration, Gift, Life
Sources: The Holy Spirit affirms covenant inclusion and spiritual vitality.
Notes: Preterism sees the Spirit as the active presence of God in the fulfilled kingdom.
Definition: The divine presence and empowerment given to believers, marking the New Covenant era.
Scripture: Acts 2:4 John 14:26 Rom 8:9
Tags: spirituality, covenant, presence
Type: Preterist
Related: Comforter, Gifts of the Spirit
Sources: Spirit replaces temple as locus of divine presence.
Notes: Preterism sees the Spirit as central to covenant renewal and transformation.
Definition: Confident expectation rooted in covenant promises, fulfilled in Christ and the New Covenant.
Scripture: Rom 5:5 Col 1:27 Heb 6:19
Tags: virtue, covenant, fulfillment
Type: Pastoral
Related: Faith, Promise
Sources: Hope is anchored in historical fulfillment, not future speculation.
Notes: Preterism reframes hope around realized redemption and spiritual inheritance.
Definition: Messianic expectation fulfilled in Christ and the resurrection of the covenant community.
Scripture: Acts 28:20 Jer 14:8 Rom 15:12
Tags: hope, messiah, covenant
Type: Preterist
Related: Resurrection, Kingdom
Sources: Paul links this hope to fulfilled promises.
Notes: Preterism sees this hope as realized in Christ and the New Covenant.
Definition: Symbolic of power, authority, or kingship in prophetic imagery.
Scripture: Dan 7:8 Rev 13:1 Luke 1:69
Tags: symbolism, prophecy, authority
Type: Symbolic
Related: Beast, Kingdoms
Sources: Used to depict rulers and empires.
Notes: Preterism interprets horns as historical powers, often Roman or Jewish leadership.
Definition: Symbolic of the spiritual temple, not made by human effort.
Scripture: Mark 14:58 Acts 7:48 Heb 9:11
Tags: temple, covenant, symbolism
Type: Symbolic
Related: New Covenant, Ekklesia
Sources: Contrasts physical temple with spiritual reality.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in the church and spiritual dwelling.
Definition: The covenant people under Mosaic Law, often addressed in prophetic judgment and promise.
Scripture: Ezek 3:1 Acts 2:36 Heb 8:10
Tags: Israel, covenant, prophecy
Type: Historical
Related: Judah, Remnant
Sources: Used to denote national identity and covenant status.
Notes: Preterism sees the house of Israel as judged and redefined in Christ.
Definition: Worship of false gods or systems, often symbolic of covenant betrayal.
Scripture: Exod 20:4–5 Rom 1:23 Rev 9:20
Tags: worship, judgment, symbolism
Type: Symbolic
Related: Harlot, Beast
Sources: Idolatry includes political and religious corruption.
Notes: Preterism interprets idolatry as spiritual adultery and covenant breach.
Definition: Worship of false gods or systems, violating covenant loyalty to Yahweh.
Scripture: Rev 21:8 Exod 20:3–5 1 Cor 10:7
Tags: worship, covenant, judgment
Type: Typological
Related: Adultery, Apostasy
Sources: Idolatry reflects spiritual betrayal and covenant infidelity.
Notes: Preterism sees idolatry as fulfilled in Israel’s rejection of Christ and temple corruption.