Definition: Covenantal rebellion and ethical failure, judged and overcome in Christ.
Scripture: Rom 1:18–32 1 John 5:17 Isa 59:2
Tags: ethics, judgment, covenant
Type: Doctrinal
Related: Lawlessness, Apostasy
Sources: Unrighteousness breaks covenant harmony.
Notes: Preterism sees this as judged and transformed in New Covenant.
Definition: Spiritual realities accessed through faith, not physical observation.
Scripture: 2 Cor 4:18 Heb 11:1 Col 3:1–3
Tags: spirituality, covenant, perception
Type: Symbolic
Related: Mystery, Kingdom Not of This World
Sources: Unseen things are eternal.
Notes: Preterism sees unseen realities as present and active.
Definition: Spiritual reign of Christ that remains after covenant upheaval.
Scripture: Heb 12:28 Dan 2:44 Ps 145:13
Tags: kingdom, covenant, stability
Type: Preterist
Related: Kingdom of God, Reign of Christ
Sources: Kingdom is spiritual and enduring.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled post-AD 70.
Definition: Symbolic of revelation and covenant disclosure, especially in apocalyptic literature.
Scripture: Rev 1:1 Luke 2:32 Isa 25:7
Tags: prophecy, covenant, revelation
Type: Symbolic
Related: Mystery, Revelation
Sources: Unveiling marks transition from hidden to revealed.
Notes: Preterism sees unveiling as fulfilled in Christ and apostolic witness.
Definition: Warning against improper engagement with covenant symbols.
Scripture: 1 Cor 11:27–30 Heb 10:29
Tags: ethics, worship, covenant
Type: Pastoral
Related: Communion, Holiness
Sources: Unworthiness invites correction.
Notes: Preterism sees this as a call to spiritual sincerity.
Definition: First-century call to repentance and covenant response before imminent judgment.
Scripture: Matt 3:2 Rom 13:11–12 Heb 10:25
Tags: ethics, prophecy, covenant
Type: Preterist
Related: Imminence, Invitation
Sources: Urgency reflects prophetic timing.
Notes: Preterism sees urgency as contextually fulfilled in AD 70.
Definition: Symbol of humility, testing, or judgment in covenant narrative.
Scripture: Ps 23:4 Ezek 37:1–14 Joel 3:14
Tags: symbolism, covenant, prophecy
Type: Symbolic
Related: Mountain Imagery, Restoration
Sources: Valleys reflect spiritual depth.
Notes: Preterism interprets valleys as covenant transition zones.
Definition: Symbolic location of covenant judgment and divine reckoning.
Scripture: Joel 3:14 Zech 14:4–5
Tags: judgment, prophecy, covenant
Type: Symbolic
Related: Day of the Lord, Separation
Sources: Valley represents decisive moment.
Notes: Preterism sees this fulfilled in AD 70.
Definition: Symbol of futility outside covenant truth, often linked to worldly pursuits.
Scripture: Eccl 1:2 Rom 8:20 Ps 39:5
Tags: ethics, spirituality, covenant
Type: Symbolic
Related: Flesh, Unbelief
Sources: Vanity contrasts with spiritual substance.
Notes: Preterism sees vanity as overcome in covenant renewal.
Definition: Symbol of hiddenness or separation, removed through covenant fulfillment.
Scripture: 2 Cor 3:14–16 Isa 25:7 Heb 10:20
Tags: symbolism, covenant, revelation
Type: Symbolic
Related: Temple Veil, Unveiling
Sources: Veil conceals spiritual truth.
Notes: Preterism sees veil imagery as fulfilled in Christ.