Definition: Symbolic of God’s dwelling and covenant community, contrasted with earthly Jerusalem.
Scripture: Heb 12:22 Ps 2:6 Isa 2:2–3
Tags: symbolism, covenant, geography
Type: Symbolic
Related: Heavenly Jerusalem, Kingdom of God
Sources: Zion represents spiritual reality.
Notes: Preterism sees Zion as fulfilled in the church and spiritual kingdom.
Definition: Symbolic of nations, powers, or covenant structures shaken in judgment.
Scripture: Isa 2:2 Rev 6:14–16 Ps 114:6
Tags: symbolism, judgment, prophecy
Type: Symbolic
Related: Earthquake Imagery, Decreation Language
Sources: Mountains represent stability and pride.
Notes: Preterism interprets their shaking as covenantal upheaval.
Definition: Apocalyptic imagery depicting covenantal upheaval and divine judgment.
Scripture: Mic 1:4 Nah 1:5 Rev 6:14
Tags: symbolism, judgment, prophecy
Type: Symbolic
Related: Earthquake Imagery, Decreation Language
Sources: Mountains symbolize stability and power.
Notes: Preterism interprets melting as symbolic of covenant collapse.
Definition: Response to covenant judgment and spiritual loss, often prophetic in tone.
Scripture: Matt 5:4 Rev 1:7 Zech 12:10
Tags: emotion, judgment, prophecy
Type: Pastoral
Related: Lamentation, Repentance
Sources: Mourning precedes renewal.
Notes: Preterism sees mourning fulfilled in AD 70 and spiritual awakening.
Definition: Symbolic of covenant community, often depicted in apocalyptic visions.
Scripture: Rev 7:9 Gen 22:17 Isa 60:22
Tags: symbolism, inclusion, covenant
Type: Symbolic
Related: Remnant, Saints
Sources: Multitude represents spiritual harvest.
Notes: Preterism sees multitude as fulfilled in Gentile inclusion and church growth.
Definition: Unjust taking of life, often symbolic of covenant betrayal and persecution.
Scripture: Rev 21:8 Matt 23:35 Acts 7:52
Tags: ethics, judgment, persecution
Type: Typological
Related: Bloodguilt, Martyrdom
Sources: Murder reflects covenant violence, especially against prophets and saints.
Notes: Preterism sees murder as fulfilled in Israel’s persecution of the righteous.
Definition: Unjust taking of life, often symbolic of covenant betrayal and persecution.
Scripture: Rev 21:8 Matt 23:35 Acts 7:52
Tags: ethics, judgment, persecution
Type: Typological
Related: Bloodguilt, Martyrdom
Sources: Murder reflects covenant violence, especially against prophets and saints.
Notes: Preterism sees murder as fulfilled in Israel’s persecution of the righteous.
Definition: Hidden truth revealed through Christ and the New Covenant.
Scripture: Eph 3:3–6 Col 1:26–27 Rom 16:25–26
Tags: revelation, covenant, inclusion
Type: Preterist
Related: Gentile Inclusion, Gospel
Sources: Mystery refers to spiritual realities now revealed.
Notes: Preterism sees mystery fulfilled in the unveiling of the New Covenant.
Definition: Symbol of apostate covenant community under judgment, often linked to first-century Jerusalem.
Scripture: Rev 17:5 Rev 18:2–24 Jer 51:7
Tags: symbolism, judgment, apostasy
Type: Symbolic
Related: Harlot, Jerusalem
Sources: Babylon represents spiritual corruption.
Notes: Preterism sees Mystery Babylon as symbolic of Jerusalem’s apostasy.
Definition: Spiritual unity of believers in Christ, forming the New Covenant temple.
Scripture: 1 Cor 12:12–27 Eph 4:4–16
Tags: identity, covenant, spirituality
Type: Symbolic
Related: Ekklesia, Living Stones
Sources: Body imagery conveys unity and function.
Notes: Preterism sees mystical body as fulfilled in the church.