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Signs and Wonders

Definition: Miraculous acts confirming covenant transition and prophetic fulfillment.

Scripture: Acts 2:22 Heb 2:4 Mark 16:20

Tags: miracles, prophecy, covenant

Type: Preterist

Related: Outpouring, Apostolic Witness

Sources: Signs validate divine message.

Notes: Preterism sees signs as fulfilled in apostolic era.


Sin

Definition: Violation of divine covenant and moral order, resulting in separation and judgment. Biblically rooted in both individual transgression and collective rebellion.

Scripture: Rom 3:23 Rom 6:23 Heb 9:26

Tags: ethics, covenant, judgment

Type: Pastoral

Related: Death, Law, Wages, Grace, Atonement

Sources: Sin reflects both personal failure and covenant breach, requiring redemptive resolution.

Notes: Preterism interprets sin as the root of covenantal death, culminating in AD 70 judgment and resolved through Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice.


Sin

Definition: Violation of divine covenant and moral order, resulting in separation and judgment. Biblically rooted in both individual transgression and collective rebellion.

Scripture: Rom 3:23 Rom 6:23 Heb 9:26

Tags: ethics, covenant, judgment

Type: Pastoral

Related: Death, Law, Wages, Grace, Atonement

Sources: Sin reflects both personal failure and covenant breach, requiring redemptive resolution.

Notes: Preterism interprets sin as the root of covenantal death, culminating in AD 70 judgment and resolved through Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice.


Son

Definition: The incarnate Messiah and covenant mediator sent to fulfill redemptive promises.

Scripture: John 3:16 Heb 1:2 Gal 4:4

Tags: messiah, covenant, identity

Type: Typological

Related: Christ, Mediator, Lamb of God

Sources: Son embodies divine mission and covenant fulfillment.

Notes: Preterism sees the Son as the center of covenant transition and spiritual resurrection.


Son

Definition: The incarnate Messiah and covenant mediator sent to fulfill redemptive promises.

Scripture: John 3:16 Heb 1:2 Gal 4:4

Tags: messiah, covenant, identity

Type: Typological

Related: Christ, Mediator, Lamb of God

Sources: Son embodies divine mission and covenant fulfillment.

Notes: Preterism sees the Son as the center of covenant transition and spiritual resurrection.


Sons of God

Definition: Covenantal identity given to believers through spiritual adoption.

Scripture: Rom 8:14–17 Gal 3:26 John 1:12

Tags: identity, covenant, spirituality

Type: Preterist

Related: Inheritance, Saints

Sources: Sonship reflects covenant intimacy.

Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in New Covenant adoption.


Sorcery

Definition: Manipulation of spiritual forces in rebellion against divine authority.

Scripture: Rev 21:8 Acts 8:9–24 Gal 5:20

Tags: ethics, judgment, idolatry

Type: Typological

Related: Deception, False Worship

Sources: Sorcery reflects counterfeit spirituality and covenant deception.

Notes: Preterism sees sorcery as symbolic of false religion and spiritual manipulation.


Sorcery

Definition: Manipulation of spiritual forces in rebellion against divine authority.

Scripture: Rev 21:8 Acts 8:9–24 Gal 5:20

Tags: ethics, judgment, idolatry

Type: Typological

Related: Deception, False Worship

Sources: Sorcery reflects counterfeit spirituality and covenant deception.

Notes: Preterism sees sorcery as symbolic of false religion and spiritual manipulation.


Spirit

Definition: Divine presence and empowerment under the New Covenant, replacing temple-based mediation.

Scripture: John 14:17 Acts 2:4 Rom 8:9

Tags: covenant, spirituality, empowerment

Type: Preterist

Related: Comforter, Outpouring

Sources: Spirit indwells and transforms.

Notes: Preterism sees the Spirit as central to covenant fulfillment.


Spiritual Life

Definition: Life in Christ through the New Covenant, marked by union, righteousness, and resurrection from covenantal death.

Scripture: John 5:24 Rom 6:4 Eph 2:5

Tags: Life,Covenant,Fulfillment

Type: Theological

Related: Resurrection,Covenant Transition,Body of Christ

Sources: Max King, The Cross and the Parousia of Christ

Notes: Life is not just biological — it’s covenantal and relational.