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The Stars Falling

Definition: Symbol of covenantal powers losing authority.

Scripture: Matt 24:29 Isa 34:4 Rev 6:13

Tags: Judgment,Fulfillment,Symbolism

Type: Symbolic

Related: Heavens,End of the Age,Separation

Sources: Max King

Notes: Falling stars represent covenantal rulers.


The Stone

Definition: Symbol of covenantal foundation and judgment.

Scripture: Dan 2:34 Ps 118:22 Matt 21:42

Tags: Symbolism,Fulfillment,Covenant

Type: Symbolic

Related: Cornerstone,Temple,Kingdom of God

Sources: David Chilton

Notes: Stone shatters and builds covenantal reality.


The Strong Delusion

Definition: Symbol of covenantal judgment through hardened perception.

Scripture: 2 Thess 2:11 Isa 29:10 Rom 11:8

Tags: Judgment,Fulfillment,Covenant

Type: Symbolic

Related: Deception,Veil,Wrath

Sources: Don K. Preston

Notes: Delusion confirms covenantal rejection.


The Sword

Definition: Symbol of divine judgment and covenantal separation.

Scripture: Heb 4:12 Rev 1:16 Matt 10:34

Tags: Symbolism,Judgment,Fulfillment

Type: Symbolic

Related: Separation,Fire,Word

Sources: Max King

Notes: Sword divides covenantal realities.


The Tabernacle

Definition: Symbol of God’s dwelling, fulfilled in the body of Christ.

Scripture: Heb 8:2 Rev 21:3 Exod 25:8

Tags: Symbolism,Covenant,Fulfillment

Type: Symbolic

Related: Temple,Body of Christ,New Jerusalem

Sources: Max King

Notes: The tabernacle is spiritual habitation.


The Tabernacle

Definition: Mobile dwelling of God; fulfilled in the body of Christ and believers.

Scripture: Heb 9:11 John 1:14 Exod 25:8

Tags: Presence,Covenant,Fulfillment

Type: Symbolic

Related: Temple,Body of Christ,Fulfillment

Sources: Max King

Notes: God now dwells in His people.


The Temple

Definition: In Preterism, the Temple represents the Old Covenant system. Its destruction in AD 70 marks the end of that age.

Scripture: Matt 24:1-2 Heb 9:8-10 Rev 21:22

Tags: Covenant,History,Fulfillment

Type: Historical

Related: AD 70,Covenant Transition,New Heavens and Earth

Sources: Josephus, Wars of the Jews; Kenneth Gentry, Before Jerusalem Fell

Notes: The Temple’s fall was not just political — it was covenantal.


The Temple Not Built

Definition: Symbol of spiritual dwelling replacing physical structure.

Scripture: Rev 21:22 Acts 7:48 Heb 9:11

Tags: Symbolism,Fulfillment,Covenant

Type: Symbolic

Related: Body of Christ,New Jerusalem,Presence

Sources: David Chilton

Notes: Temple not built affirms spiritual fulfillment.


The Temple of God

Definition: Fulfilled in the body of Christ, replacing the physical temple.

Scripture: 1 Cor 3:16 Eph 2:21 Rev 21:22

Tags: Fulfillment,Covenant,Ecclesiology

Type: Theological

Related: Body of Christ,Tabernacle,New Jerusalem

Sources: David Chilton

Notes: The temple is spiritual and communal.


The Throne

Definition: Symbol of divine authority and fulfilled reign.

Scripture: Rev 3:21 Ps 110:1 Heb 1:3

Tags: Fulfillment,Covenant,Identity

Type: Symbolic

Related: Kingdom of God,Crown,Saints

Sources: Max King

Notes: The throne is covenantal rule.