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Wrath of God

Definition: Covenantal judgment against rebellion, fulfilled in the destruction of Jerusalem.

Scripture: Rom 1:18 Rev 14:10 Luke 21:23

Tags: judgment, covenant, prophecy

Type: Preterist

Related: Day of the Lord, Separation

Sources: Wrath is covenantal, not cosmic.

Notes: Preterism sees wrath fulfilled in AD 70.


X-Factor of Faith

Definition: Metaphorical term for the unseen power of covenant trust and perseverance.

Scripture: Heb 11:1 Rom 4:20–21

Tags: faith, covenant, spirituality

Type: Symbolic

Related: Hope, Trust

Sources: Faith activates covenant reality.

Notes: Preterism affirms faith as central to spiritual transformation.


X-Ray Metaphor

Definition: Symbol of spiritual discernment and covenant exposure.

Scripture: Heb 4:12–13 Ps 139:1–4

Tags: symbolism, covenant, ethics

Type: Symbolic

Related: Light, Unveiling

Sources: X-ray reveals hidden motives.

Notes: Preterism uses this metaphor to describe spiritual clarity.


Xenē (Stranger)

Definition: Greek term for foreigner, often used to highlight covenant hospitality and inclusion.

Scripture: Heb 13:2 Matt 25:35 Eph 2:19

Tags: inclusion, ethics, covenant

Type: Pastoral

Related: Outcasts Gathered, Gentiles

Sources: Strangers are welcomed into covenant.

Notes: Preterism sees this fulfilled in spiritual adoption.


Xenē Diathēkē (Foreign Covenant)

Definition: Phrase describing false or rival covenant systems outside Christ.

Scripture: Gal 1:6–9 Heb 8:6–13

Tags: covenant, ethics, discernment

Type: Doctrinal

Related: Apostasy, Law of Moses

Sources: Foreign covenants distort truth.

Notes: Preterism warns against returning to obsolete systems.


Xenē Glōssa (Foreign Tongue)

Definition: Symbol of judgment and inclusion, fulfilled at Pentecost.

Scripture: Isa 28:11 Acts 2:4–11

Tags: prophecy, inclusion, covenant

Type: Typological

Related: Tongues of Fire, Gentile Inclusion

Sources: Foreign tongues mark covenant shift.

Notes: Preterism sees this fulfilled in apostolic mission.


Xenē Justice

Definition: Phrase describing divine fairness extended beyond ethnic boundaries.

Scripture: Acts 10:34–35 Rom 2:6–11

Tags: justice, inclusion, covenant

Type: Pastoral

Related: Gentile Inclusion, Mercy

Sources: Justice is impartial and covenantal.

Notes: Preterism affirms justice as fulfilled in spiritual equality.


Xenē Light

Definition: Symbol of divine truth revealed to outsiders and Gentiles.

Scripture: Isa 49:6 Luke 2:32

Tags: symbolism, inclusion, covenant

Type: Symbolic

Related: Light, Nations

Sources: Light reaches beyond Israel.

Notes: Preterism sees this fulfilled in gospel expansion.


Xenē Wisdom

Definition: Phrase describing divine insight that transcends worldly understanding.

Scripture: 1 Cor 2:6–16 James 3:17

Tags: wisdom, covenant, spirituality

Type: Symbolic

Related: Mystery, Revelation

Sources: Wisdom is spiritually discerned.

Notes: Preterism sees wisdom as fruit of covenant fulfillment.


Xenophobia

Definition: Fear or rejection of outsiders, contrary to covenant inclusion of Gentiles.

Scripture: Acts 10:28 Eph 2:14–19 Gal 3:28

Tags: ethics, inclusion, covenant

Type: Pastoral

Related: Gentile Inclusion, One New Man

Sources: Xenophobia contradicts gospel unity.

Notes: Preterism affirms spiritual inclusion beyond ethnicity.