Definition: New Covenant ethic rooted in grace and spiritual transformation.
Scripture: James 1:25 James 2:12 Gal 5:1
Tags: law, grace, covenant
Type: Preterist
Related: Freedom, New Covenant
Sources: Law of liberty replaces Mosaic code.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled spiritual ethic.
Definition: The covenantal code given to Israel, fulfilled and transcended in Christ.
Scripture: Gal 3:24 Rom 10:4 Heb 8:13
Tags: law, covenant, fulfillment
Type: Preterist
Related: Old Covenant, Torah
Sources: Law served as tutor until Christ.
Notes: Preterism sees the law as fulfilled and obsolete post-AD 70.
Definition: Rebellion against covenant order, often linked to apostasy and judgment.
Scripture: Matt 24:12 2 Thess 2:7 1 John 3:4
Tags: sin, judgment, covenant
Type: Preterist
Related: Apostasy, Beast
Sources: Lawlessness precedes covenantal collapse.
Notes: Preterism sees this fulfilled in first-century rebellion.
Definition: Symbolic of influence, often used to depict corruption or hidden growth.
Scripture: Matt 13:33 Matt 16:6 1 Cor 5:6–8
Tags: symbolism, purity, growth
Type: Symbolic
Related: Kingdom Parables, Apostasy
Sources: Can represent both good and evil influence.
Notes: Preterism interprets leaven contextually, often as covenant corruption.
Definition: Priestly tribe under Mosaic Law, replaced by spiritual priesthood in Christ.
Scripture: Num 3:5–10 Heb 7:11–12 Rev 1:6
Tags: priesthood, law, covenant
Type: Typological
Related: High Priest, Temple
Sources: Levites served under Old Covenant.
Notes: Preterism sees priesthood fulfilled and transformed in New Covenant.
Definition: Spiritual vitality and covenant blessing, fulfilled in union with Christ.
Scripture: John 10:10 Rom 6:4 1 John 5:11–12
Tags: salvation, covenant, spirituality
Type: Preterist
Related: Eternal Life, Resurrection
Sources: Life is relational and covenantal.
Notes: Preterism sees life as present reality, not deferred reward.
Definition: Symbol of divine truth, revelation, and covenant presence.
Scripture: John 1:4–9 Isa 9:2 Eph 5:8
Tags: symbolism, revelation, covenant
Type: Symbolic
Related: Darkness, Glory
Sources: Light reveals spiritual reality.
Notes: Preterism sees light as fulfilled in Christ and gospel proclamation.
Definition: Symbol of strength, judgment, or kingship in prophetic literature.
Scripture: Amos 3:8 Rev 10:3 Prov 28:1
Tags: symbolism, prophecy, authority
Type: Symbolic
Related: Lion of Judah, Beast
Sources: Lion can represent both divine and destructive power.
Notes: Preterism interprets lion imagery contextually within covenant themes.
Definition: Messianic title emphasizing Christ’s authority and covenant fulfillment.
Scripture: Rev 5:5 Gen 49:9–10 Hos 11:10
Tags: Christology, authority, covenant
Type: Typological
Related: Messiah, King of Kings
Sources: Lion imagery conveys strength and kingship.
Notes: Preterism sees this title as fulfilled in Christ’s reign.
Definition: Symbol of believers as spiritual temple under the New Covenant.
Scripture: 1 Pet 2:5 Eph 2:20–22 Matt 16:18
Tags: identity, temple, covenant
Type: Symbolic
Related: Ekklesia, House Built Without Hands
Sources: Believers replace physical temple.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled spiritual dwelling.