Definition: Persian king mentioned in Esther, representing foreign rule and providential reversal.
Scripture: Esth 1:1–22 Esth 2:16–18
Tags: history, empire, providence
Type: Typological
Related: Babylon, Kingdom Reversal
Sources: Xerxes sets stage for covenant deliverance.
Notes: Preterism sees Xerxes as part of redemptive history.
Definition: Greek transliteration meaning “Anointed One,” fulfilled in Jesus as the center of covenant transition.
Scripture: Matt 16:16 Acts 2:36 Col 1:27
Tags: Christology, covenant, fulfillment
Type: Doctrinal
Related: Messiah, King of Kings
Sources: Xristos is foundational to New Covenant theology.
Notes: Preterism sees Christ as the fulfilled Messiah and reigning King.
Definition: Greek phrase affirming resurrection as covenant victory.
Scripture: Rom 6:9 1 Cor 15:20
Tags: resurrection, covenant, victory
Type: Doctrinal
Related: New Creation, First Resurrection
Sources: Christ’s rising inaugurates spiritual life.
Notes: Preterism sees resurrection as fulfilled and transformative.
Definition: Greek declaration of Jesus’ divine authority and covenant kingship.
Scripture: Luke 2:11 Acts 2:36
Tags: Christology, authority, covenant
Type: Doctrinal
Related: Reign of Christ, Messiah
Sources: Christ is both Savior and King.
Notes: Preterism sees this title as fulfilled in spiritual reign.
Definition: Greek phrase affirming Jesus as divine revelation and covenant truth.
Scripture: John 1:1–14 Heb 1:1–3
Tags: Christology, covenant, revelation
Type: Doctrinal
Related: Truth, Light
Sources: Christ embodies divine speech.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in spiritual communion.
Definition: Greek phrase meaning Christ as the goal or fulfillment of the law.
Scripture: Rom 10:4 Matt 5:17
Tags: law, covenant, fulfillment
Type: Doctrinal
Related: New Covenant, Messiah
Sources: Christ completes the law’s purpose.
Notes: Preterism sees this as central to covenant transition.
Definition: Greek phrase for the indwelling presence of Christ in believers.
Scripture: Rom 8:9 Phil 1:19
Tags: Spirit, covenant, identity
Type: Doctrinal
Related: Comforter, Witness of the Spirit
Sources: Spirit affirms covenant union.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in New Covenant life.
Definition: Greek term for “tree,” often used symbolically for life, judgment, or crucifixion.
Scripture: Acts 5:30 Rev 22:2 Gal 3:13
Tags: symbolism, covenant, prophecy
Type: Typological
Related: Tree of Life, Cross
Sources: Xylon connects death and life.
Notes: Preterism sees tree imagery as fulfilled in Christ’s redemptive work.
Definition: Symbolic tree representing covenant reckoning, often linked to crucifixion.
Scripture: Gal 3:13 Acts 10:39
Tags: symbolism, judgment, covenant
Type: Typological
Related: Cross, Tree Imagery
Sources: Tree bears covenant consequence.
Notes: Preterism sees this fulfilled in Christ’s death.
Definition: Symbolic tree representing covenant vitality and eternal communion.
Scripture: Rev 22:2 Gen 2:9
Tags: symbolism, covenant, life
Type: Symbolic
Related: Tree of Life, Paradise
Sources: Tree nourishes spiritually.
Notes: Preterism sees this fulfilled in Christ and the church.