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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.