Definition: Being declared righteous through faith, apart from works of the Law.
Scripture: Rom 5:1 Gal 2:16 Phil 3:9
Tags: salvation, covenant, grace
Type: Doctrinal
Related: Faith, Imputed Righteousness
Sources: Justification is a New Covenant reality.
Notes: Preterism affirms justification as fulfilled in Christ’s work.
Definition: Symbolic of spiritual authority to bind and loose within the covenant community.
Scripture: Matt 16:19 Isa 22:22 Rev 3:7
Tags: authority, covenant, church
Type: Symbolic
Related: Kingdom, Ekklesia
Sources: Represents access and stewardship of covenant truth.
Notes: Preterism sees keys as fulfilled in apostolic authority and gospel proclamation.
Definition: Divine mercy and covenantal grace extended to all who believe.
Scripture: Rom 2:4 Titus 3:4–5 Ps 145:17
Tags: virtue, grace, covenant
Type: Pastoral
Related: Mercy, Patience
Sources: Kindness leads to repentance and renewal.
Notes: Preterism emphasizes kindness as covenant invitation, not delay.
Definition: Title of Christ signifying supreme authority over all earthly powers.
Scripture: Rev 19:16 1 Tim 6:15 Ps 2:6
Tags: Christology, authority, kingdom
Type: Doctrinal
Related: Messiah, Reign of Christ
Sources: Christ reigns above all rulers.
Notes: Preterism sees this title as fulfilled in Christ’s ascension and spiritual reign.
Definition: Spiritual opposition between covenant truth and worldly systems.
Scripture: Matt 11:12 Rev 12:7–11 Eph 6:12
Tags: conflict, kingdom, judgment
Type: Symbolic
Related: Beast, Apostasy
Sources: Conflict is spiritual, not geopolitical.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in first-century persecution and resistance.
Definition: The realization of God’s reign through Christ and the New Covenant.
Scripture: Luke 21:31 Matt 16:28 Acts 2:30–36
Tags: kingdom, fulfillment, covenant
Type: Preterist
Related: Reign of Christ, New Covenant
Sources: Fulfillment is historical and spiritual.
Notes: Preterism affirms kingdom fulfillment as past and present reality.
Definition: Spiritual blessings received through covenant union with Christ.
Scripture: Matt 25:34 Eph 1:11 Col 1:12
Tags: inheritance, kingdom, covenant
Type: Preterist
Related: Heir, Saints
Sources: Inheritance is spiritual and present.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in New Covenant reality.
Definition: Call to enter God’s reign through repentance and faith.
Scripture: Matt 22:2–14 Luke 14:16–24
Tags: gospel, covenant, inclusion
Type: Pastoral
Related: Evangelism, Grace
Sources: Invitation is open and urgent.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in apostolic mission.
Definition: Jesus’ declaration that His reign is spiritual, not political.
Scripture: John 18:36 Luke 17:21 Col 3:1–3
Tags: kingdom, spirituality, authority
Type: Preterist
Related: Invisible Kingdom, Reign of Christ
Sources: Clarifies nature of Christ’s rule.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in spiritual governance.
Definition: The reign of God inaugurated through Christ, spiritually present and fulfilled in the New Covenant.
Scripture: Luke 17:20–21 Matt 6:33 Col 1:13
Tags: kingdom, covenant, fulfillment
Type: Preterist
Related: New Covenant, Reign of Christ
Sources: Not political or geographic; spiritually realized.
Notes: Preterism sees the kingdom as present and active, not future or postponed.