Definition: A corporate metaphor for the New Covenant community. In Preterism, the resurrection of the “body” refers to the transformation of this covenantal entity, not individual corpses.
Scripture: Eph 1:22-23 1 Cor 12:27 Rom 12:5
Tags: Covenant,Resurrection,Ecclesiology
Type: Theological
Related: Resurrection,Spiritual Life,New Covenant
Sources: William Bell, The Re-Examination
Notes: This term is central to understanding resurrection corporately rather than biologically.
Definition: Spiritual organism of believers united in Christ, the true temple and fulfillment of Israel.
Scripture: Eph 4:12 1 Cor 12:27 Rom 12:5
Tags: Ecclesiology,Covenant,Fulfillment
Type: Theological
Related: Saints,Temple,New Jerusalem
Sources: Max King
Notes: The body is relational, not institutional.
Definition: Symbol of divine record and covenantal accountability.
Scripture: Rev 20:12 Mal 3:16 Ps 56:8
Tags: Symbolism,Judgment,Fulfillment
Type: Symbolic
Related: Scrolls Opened,Seal,Throne
Sources: David Chilton
Notes: Books record covenantal response.
Definition: Symbol of covenantal growth and messianic fulfillment.
Scripture: Jer 23:5 Zech 6:12 Isa 4:2
Tags: Symbolism,Fulfillment,Covenant
Type: Symbolic
Related: Root,Messiah,Temple
Sources: William Bell
Notes: Branch blossoms covenantal life.
Definition: Symbol of covenantal provision and unity, fulfilled in Christ.
Scripture: John 6:35 Matt 26:26 1 Cor 10:17
Tags: Symbolism,Covenant,Fulfillment
Type: Symbolic
Related: Body of Christ,Communion,Life
Sources: William Bell
Notes: Bread nourishes covenantal life.
Definition: Symbol of covenant fellowship; fulfilled in communion and spiritual union.
Scripture: Lev 24:5-9 Matt 26:26 John 6:35
Tags: Fellowship,Covenant,Fulfillment
Type: Symbolic
Related: Communion,Tabernacle,Body of Christ
Sources: William Bell
Notes: Christ is our bread of presence.
Definition: Symbol of covenantal union and spiritual intimacy.
Scripture: Rev 21:2 Eph 5:27 Isa 62:5
Tags: Symbolism,Fulfillment,Covenant
Type: Symbolic
Related: New Jerusalem,Body of Christ,Marriage
Sources: Max King
Notes: Bride is covenantal communion.
Definition: Symbol of covenantal union with Christ, fulfilled in the church.
Scripture: Rev 21:2 Eph 5:25-27 Isa 62:5
Tags: Covenant,Symbolism,Fulfillment
Type: Symbolic
Related: Body of Christ,New Jerusalem,Marriage Supper
Sources: David Chilton
Notes: The bride is the New Covenant community.
Definition: Symbol of the spiritual house of God, composed of believers.
Scripture: Eph 2:21 1 Cor 3:9 Heb 3:6
Tags: Ecclesiology,Fulfillment,Identity
Type: Symbolic
Related: Temple of God,Living Stones,Body of Christ
Sources: Max King
Notes: The building is alive with covenantal purpose.
Definition: Symbol of divine presence and covenantal transition.
Scripture: Matt 24:30 Exod 13:21 Rev 1:7
Tags: Symbolism,Fulfillment,Covenant
Type: Symbolic
Related: Presence,Glory,Coming
Sources: Max King
Notes: Clouds signify covenantal movement.