Definition: Spiritual reality of Christ’s reign and covenantal nearness.
Scripture: Matt 28:20 John 14:23 Col 1:27
Tags: Christology, covenant, spirituality
Type: Preterist
Related: Parousia, Kingdom of God
Sources: Presence is relational, not geographic.
Notes: Preterism sees Christ’s presence as fulfilled and ongoing.
Definition: Covenantal mediators under Mosaic Law, fulfilled and transformed in Christ.
Scripture: Heb 7:11–28 Exod 28:1–43 1 Pet 2:9
Tags: priesthood, covenant, mediation
Type: Typological
Related: Levites, High Priest
Sources: Priesthood shifts from ritual to spiritual.
Notes: Preterism sees priesthood fulfilled in Christ and the church.
Definition: Covenantal assurance fulfilled in Christ and the New Covenant.
Scripture: Acts 2:39 Rom 4:13–16 Heb 10:23
Tags: covenant, hope, fulfillment
Type: Preterist
Related: Inheritance, Prophetic Fulfillment
Sources: Promises are spiritual and realized.
Notes: Preterism sees promise as historically completed and spiritually active.
Definition: Perceived postponement of judgment, often explained as divine patience.
Scripture: 2 Pet 3:9 Luke 13:6–9 Rev 6:10–11
Tags: prophecy, timing, judgment
Type: Preterist
Related: Imminence, Patience of God
Sources: Delay serves covenant purpose.
Notes: Preterism sees delay as purposeful, not indefinite.
Definition: The realization of biblical prophecy in historical events, especially the destruction of Jerusalem.
Scripture: Luke 21:22 Matt 5:17 Acts 3:18
Tags: prophecy, fulfillment, history
Type: Preterist
Related: Typology, Covenant
Sources: Fulfillment is historical and covenantal.
Notes: Preterism emphasizes prophecy as completed, not postponed.
Definition: Symbolic and poetic expressions used to convey covenantal truths and judgments.
Scripture: Isa 13:10 Matt 24:29 Rev 6:12–14
Tags: symbolism, prophecy, judgment
Type: Symbolic
Related: Decreation Language, Apocalyptic Imagery
Sources: Language is metaphorical, not literal.
Notes: Preterism interprets prophetic language as covenantal symbolism.
Definition: Role of declaring covenant truth and warning of judgment.
Scripture: Jer 1:5–10 Amos 3:7 Acts 3:22
Tags: prophecy, covenant, authority
Type: Historical
Related: Oracles of God, Outcry of the Prophets
Sources: Prophets mediate covenant accountability.
Notes: Preterism sees prophetic office fulfilled in Christ and apostolic witness.
Definition: Visual or metaphorical elements used to convey covenant truths.
Scripture: Zech 4:1–14 Rev 12:1–6 Ezek 37:1–14
Tags: symbolism, prophecy, covenant
Type: Symbolic
Related: Beast, Lampstand
Sources: Symbols reveal spiritual realities.
Notes: Preterism interprets symbols as fulfilled covenant imagery.
Definition: Sequence of covenantal events leading to judgment and restoration.
Scripture: Dan 9:24–27 Matt 24:34 Luke 21:32
Tags: prophecy, timeline, fulfillment
Type: Preterist
Related: Audience Relevance, Last Days
Sources: Timeline is anchored in first-century context.
Notes: Preterism sees prophetic timeline as completed.
Definition: Confirmation of covenant truth through fulfilled judgment and restoration.
Scripture: Matt 23:35–36 Rev 19:2 Isa 66:5
Tags: prophecy, judgment, covenant
Type: Preterist
Related: Martyrdom, Justice
Sources: Vindication affirms prophetic integrity.
Notes: Preterism sees vindication as fulfilled in AD 70.