Definition: Symbolic of divine judgment upon Gentile powers opposing covenant truth.
Scripture: Isa 34:2–10 Rev 19:15 Ps 2:9
Tags: judgment, empire, prophecy
Type: Symbolic
Related: Overthrown Nations, Beast
Sources: Nations quenched under divine wrath.
Notes: Preterism sees this fulfilled in first-century upheaval.
Definition: Resisting or suppressing the Spirit’s covenantal work, often linked to disobedience or institutional control.
Scripture: 1 Thess 5:19 Acts 7:51 Eph 4:30
Tags: Spirit, covenant, ethics
Type: Pastoral
Related: Grieving the Spirit, Apostasy
Sources: Quenching hinders spiritual vitality.
Notes: Preterism sees this as a warning against resisting New Covenant transformation.
Definition: Debate over when prophecy is fulfilled, often addressed in apostolic teaching.
Scripture: Acts 1:6–7 Matt 24:36 2 Pet 3:8–9
Tags: prophecy, timeline, covenant
Type: Doctrinal
Related: Imminence, Delay
Sources: Timing is covenantal, not speculative.
Notes: Preterism sees timing as anchored in first-century context.
Definition: Biblical motif of lament, inquiry, and covenant wrestling.
Scripture: Hab 1:2–4 Ps 13:1–2 Job 3:11
Tags: lament, covenant, relationship
Type: Pastoral
Related: Lamentation, Mystery
Sources: Questioning reflects relational depth.
Notes: Preterism affirms questioning as part of covenant engagement, not rebellion.
Definition: Covenantal ethic of humility and receptivity to divine truth.
Scripture: James 1:19 Prov 18:13 Eccl 5:1
Tags: ethics, wisdom, covenant
Type: Pastoral
Related: Obedience, Meekness
Sources: Listening precedes transformation.
Notes: Preterism affirms this as a mark of spiritual maturity.
Definition: Spiritual sensitivity awakened by covenant truth.
Scripture: Heb 9:14 Acts 24:16 Rom 2:15
Tags: ethics, spirituality, covenant
Type: Pastoral
Related: Purification, Spirit
Sources: Conscience reflects covenant awareness.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fruit of New Covenant transformation.
Definition: Old term for spiritual awakening or regeneration, often linked to covenant renewal.
Scripture: John 6:63 Eph 2:1 Ps 80:18
Tags: Spirit, covenant, life
Type: Symbolic
Related: New Birth, Resurrection
Sources: Quickening is spiritual enlivening.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in New Covenant transformation.
Definition: Spiritual posture of trust in covenant promises amid turmoil.
Scripture: Isa 30:15 Ps 46:10 Heb 10:35–36
Tags: faith, covenant, perseverance
Type: Pastoral
Related: Hope, Peace
Sources: Confidence flows from fulfilled truth.
Notes: Preterism affirms quiet confidence as fruit of covenant assurance.
Definition: Symbol of peace and covenant rest, often contrasted with turmoil and judgment.
Scripture: Isa 32:17–18 Ps 23:2 Zeph 3:17
Tags: peace, covenant, spirituality
Type: Pastoral
Related: Rest, Stillness
Sources: Quietness reflects spiritual security.
Notes: Preterism sees quietness as fruit of fulfilled covenant.
Definition: Phrase denoting the complete and ideal realization of prophecy.
Scripture: Matt 5:17 Luke 21:22 Acts 3:18
Tags: prophecy, covenant, theology
Type: Doctrinal
Related: Typology, Parousia
Sources: Fulfillment is layered and complete.
Notes: Preterism sees quintessential fulfillment in Christ and AD 70 events.