Veil Torn
Definition: Symbol of covenant access and spiritual transition at Christ’s death.
Scripture: Matt 27:51 Heb 10:19–22 Exod 26:33
Tags: symbolism, covenant, worship
Type: Typological
Related: Temple Veil, Sanctuary
Sources: Veil torn marks covenant shift.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in New Covenant access.
Vessels of Mercy
Definition: Covenantal metaphor for those chosen to receive grace and spiritual inheritance.
Scripture: Rom 9:23 2 Tim 2:20–21
Tags: identity, covenant, grace
Type: Typological
Related: Remnant, Saints
Sources: Vessels reflect divine purpose.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in New Covenant inclusion.
Victory
Definition: Spiritual triumph through covenant fulfillment and perseverance.
Scripture: 1 Cor 15:57 Rev 15:2 Rom 8:37
Tags: covenant, perseverance, reward
Type: Pastoral
Related: Overcomers, Rejoicing
Sources: Victory is spiritual and relational.
Notes: Preterism sees victory as present reality in Christ.
Vigilance
Definition: Covenantal ethic of watchfulness and spiritual readiness.
Scripture: Matt 25:13 1 Thess 5:6 Luke 21:36
Tags: ethics, covenant, perseverance
Type: Pastoral
Related: Urgency, Faithfulness
Sources: Vigilance reflects covenant awareness.
Notes: Preterism sees vigilance as first-century call with ongoing relevance.
Vindication
Definition: Covenantal affirmation of the faithful, often through fulfilled judgment and prophetic accuracy.
Scripture: Rev 6:9–11 Isa 66:5 Matt 23:35–36
Tags: judgment, prophecy, covenant
Type: Preterist
Related: Martyrdom, Justice
Sources: Vindication confirms covenant truth.
Notes: Preterism sees vindication as fulfilled in AD 70.
Vine and Branches
Definition: Symbol of covenant connection and fruitfulness in Christ.
Scripture: John 15:1–8 Rom 11:17–24
Tags: symbolism, covenant, ethics
Type: Typological
Related: Vine Imagery, Fruitfulness
Sources: Branches must remain in the vine.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in spiritual union.
Vine Imagery
Definition: Symbol of covenant relationship, fruitfulness, or judgment.
Scripture: John 15:1–8 Isa 5:1–7 Ps 80:8–16
Tags: symbolism, covenant, ethics
Type: Typological
Related: Fruitfulness, Tree Imagery
Sources: Vine reflects spiritual connection.
Notes: Preterism sees vine imagery as fulfilled in Christ and the church.
Vineyard
Definition: Symbol of Israel’s covenant role, often judged for unfruitfulness.
Scripture: Isa 5:1–7 Matt 21:33–41 John 15:1–8
Tags: symbolism, judgment, covenant
Type: Typological
Related: Vine Imagery, Fruitfulness
Sources: Vineyard reflects covenant stewardship.
Notes: Preterism sees vineyard judgment fulfilled in AD 70.
Visible Glory
Definition: Manifestation of divine presence, fulfilled spiritually in Christ and the church.
Scripture: Exod 40:34–35 2 Cor 3:18 Rev 21:23
Tags: symbolism, covenant, worship
Type: Symbolic
Related: Light, Sanctuary
Sources: Glory shifts from physical to spiritual.
Notes: Preterism sees visible glory as fulfilled in spiritual communion.
Vision
Definition: Prophetic insight into covenant realities, often symbolic and apocalyptic.
Scripture: Dan 7:13–14 Rev 1:12–20 Acts 10:9–16
Tags: prophecy, revelation, covenant
Type: Symbolic
Related: Unveiling, Revelation
Sources: Visions reveal spiritual truths.
Notes: Preterism interprets visions as fulfilled in first-century context.