Definition: Symbolic act in Revelation marking the unveiling of covenant judgment and fulfillment.
Scripture: Rev 5:1–9 Rev 6:1
Tags: symbolism, prophecy, covenant
Type: Symbolic
Related: Seals, Lamb of God
Sources: Scroll represents covenant decree.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in the events leading to AD 70.
Definition: Resistance to covenant truth, often embodied in religious or imperial powers.
Scripture: Acts 4:1–3 Rev 13:7 Matt 23:13
Tags: conflict, judgment, covenant
Type: Historical
Related: Beast, Apostasy
Sources: Opposition reveals spiritual warfare.
Notes: Preterism sees opposition as fulfilled in first-century persecution.
Definition: Divine revelations entrusted to Israel, fulfilled and expanded in Christ.
Scripture: Rom 3:2 Heb 5:12 1 Pet 4:11
Tags: revelation, covenant, prophecy
Type: Doctrinal
Related: Scripture, Prophetic Office
Sources: Oracles point to covenant fulfillment.
Notes: Preterism sees oracles as fulfilled in Christ and apostolic witness.
Definition: Prophetic promise of inclusion and restoration, fulfilled in the New Covenant community.
Scripture: Isa 56:8 Luke 14:21–23 Eph 2:13
Tags: inclusion, covenant, restoration
Type: Preterist
Related: Remnant, Gentiles
Sources: Outcasts become heirs.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in gospel outreach and spiritual adoption.
Definition: Urgent warnings against covenant violation and calls to repentance.
Scripture: Jer 6:10 Amos 5:18–24 Isa 1:2–20
Tags: prophecy, judgment, ethics
Type: Historical
Related: Lamentation, Justice
Sources: Prophets plead for covenant fidelity.
Notes: Preterism sees prophetic outcry fulfilled in AD 70 judgment.
Definition: Pentecostal event marking the inauguration of the New Covenant and spiritual empowerment.
Scripture: Acts 2:1–4 Joel 2:28–29 John 7:39
Tags: Spirit, covenant, empowerment
Type: Preterist
Related: Pentecost, Latter Rain
Sources: Outpouring fulfills prophetic promise.
Notes: Preterism sees this as the spiritual launch of the New Covenant era.
Definition: Believers who remain faithful through covenant transition and persecution, receiving spiritual inheritance.
Scripture: Rev 2:7 Rev 3:21 1 John 5:4
Tags: faithfulness, covenant, reward
Type: Pastoral
Related: Remnant, Saints
Sources: Overcoming is tied to covenant loyalty.
Notes: Preterism sees overcomers as first-century faithful who endured judgment.
Definition: Role of spiritual leadership in the New Covenant community.
Scripture: Acts 20:28 1 Tim 3:1–7 Titus 1:7–9
Tags: leadership, covenant, ethics
Type: Pastoral
Related: Elders, Shepherds
Sources: Overseers guide covenant growth.
Notes: Preterism sees this role as part of spiritual structure, not hierarchical control.
Definition: Phrase describing sudden covenant reckoning upon the unfaithful.
Scripture: Luke 21:34–35 1 Thess 5:3 Prov 6:15
Tags: judgment, covenant, prophecy
Type: Preterist
Related: Day of the Lord, Great Tribulation
Sources: Judgment arrives unexpectedly.
Notes: Preterism sees this fulfilled in AD 70.
Definition: Symbolic of divine judgment against powers opposing God’s covenant people.
Scripture: Jer 25:15–29 Rev 19:15 Ps 2:9
Tags: judgment, empire, prophecy
Type: Symbolic
Related: Beast, Mountains Melted
Sources: Nations fall under divine decree.
Notes: Preterism sees this fulfilled in first-century upheaval.