Definition: Patriarch of Israel, often symbolic of covenant lineage and transformation.
Scripture: Gen 32:28 Rom 9:13 Isa 41:8
Tags: Israel, covenant, identity
Type: Typological
Related: Israel, Remnant
Sources: Jacob’s story reflects covenant struggle and renewal.
Notes: Preterism sees Jacob as emblematic of spiritual transformation.
Definition: Gentile convert whose story illustrates covenant inclusion and spiritual transformation.
Scripture: Acts 16:25–34
Tags: conversion, inclusion, grace
Type: Historical
Related: Gentiles, Evangelism
Sources: Represents gospel’s reach beyond Israel.
Notes: Preterism sees this as part of the fullness of the Gentiles.
Definition: God’s covenantal zeal, often expressed in judgment against idolatry and unfaithfulness.
Scripture: Exod 20:5 Rom 10:19 Deut 32:21
Tags: emotion, covenant, judgment
Type: Symbolic
Related: Wrath, Faithfulness
Sources: Jealousy reflects divine commitment.
Notes: Preterism sees jealousy as covenantal passion, not insecurity.
Definition: City of conquest, often symbolic of spiritual victory and covenant fulfillment.
Scripture: Josh 6:1–20 Heb 11:30 Luke 19:1–10
Tags: symbolism, conquest, covenant
Type: Typological
Related: Walls, Trumpets
Sources: Jericho’s fall prefigures divine intervention.
Notes: Preterism sees Jericho as symbolic of spiritual breakthrough.
Definition: Symbol of fulfilled covenantal community.
Scripture: Gal 4:26 Heb 12:22 Rev 21:2
Tags: Symbolism,Fulfillment,Covenant
Type: Symbolic
Related: New Jerusalem,Zion,Body of Christ
Sources: William Bell
Notes: Jerusalem above is spiritual inheritance.
Definition: Symbolic of the New Covenant community, contrasted with earthly Jerusalem under judgment.
Scripture: Gal 4:26 Heb 12:22 Rev 21:2
Tags: covenant, identity, symbolism
Type: Preterist
Related: Heavenly Jerusalem, Bride
Sources: Represents spiritual reality and covenant fulfillment.
Notes: Preterism sees Jerusalem Above as the true dwelling of God’s people.
Definition: Religious authorities opposing Jesus and the early church, often linked to covenantal judgment.
Scripture: Matt 23:2–36 Acts 4:1–3 John 11:47–53
Tags: authority, judgment, history
Type: Historical
Related: Pharisees, Sanhedrin
Sources: Leadership resisted covenant renewal.
Notes: Preterism sees their role as central to first-century conflict.
Definition: Ethnic descendants of Israel, redefined in Christ as part of a spiritual covenant community.
Scripture: Rom 2:28–29 Acts 2:5 Gal 3:28
Tags: identity, covenant, inclusion
Type: Preterist
Related: Israel, Remnant
Sources: Jewish identity is fulfilled in spiritual rebirth.
Notes: Preterism emphasizes faith over ethnicity in covenant inclusion.
Definition: Vision of judgment and restoration, fulfilled in Pentecost and AD 70.
Scripture: Joel 2:28–32 Acts 2:16–21
Tags: prophecy, fulfillment, covenant
Type: Preterist
Related: Pentecost, Day of the Lord
Sources: Peter cites Joel as fulfilled.
Notes: Preterism sees Joel’s prophecy as historically completed.
Definition: Forerunner of Christ, calling Israel to repentance before covenantal judgment.
Scripture: Matt 3:1–12 John 1:23 Luke 7:28
Tags: prophecy, repentance, transition
Type: Historical
Related: Elijah, Baptism
Sources: John prepares the way for covenant shift.
Notes: Preterism sees John’s ministry as pivotal to eschatological fulfillment.