Preterist Advocate


Welcome to PreteristAdvocate.com, a website devoted to the biblical teaching called Preterism.
Preterism holds that the Bible's end-time prophecies have been largely, if not completely, fulfilled.
It emphasizes past fulfillment.

Preterism stands in stark contrast to all other eschatological perspectives.
It takes the New Testament imminence statements seriously:
It believes Jesus' promises (in Matthew 16:27-28; 24:34; Mark 9:1; Luke 21:31-32; Revelation 22:7, 12, 20).
It notes how New Testament authors all expected Jesus to return in their generation (e.g., Philippians 4:5; Hebrews 10:37; James 5:7-9; 1 Peter 4:5, 7, 17; 1 John 2:18).

Preterism regards Old Testament prophecies as fulfilled in Christ.
Prophecies anticipating Messiah’s kingdom are fulfilled in his present reign from heaven (e.g., Psalms 2, 72, 110;
Isaiah 9:6-7; 11:1-10). In Jesus, David’s throne has been fully restored (Luke 1:32-33; Acts 2:30-36).
All nations are Jesus' reward and inheritance, and ultimately he will win them to himself through the gospel (Psalm 2:8; Romans 4:13; Galatians 3:8, 14; Revelation 15:4).
Preterism has a uniquely optimistic view of the future.

Along with articles on preterism, other theological articles are provided for interest.
Lord willing, additional articles will be added from time to time.
Please enjoy!

Evert van Voorthuizen.
July 2023.
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Preterist Basics
Preterism: An Overview
Jesus has already returned!
New Testament Expectations
The Nature of Jesus' Return
The Olivet Discourse
How to Interpret Biblical Prophecy
The Day and Hour Unknown
A Thousand Years are as One Day
Who were the Last Days' Scoffers (2 Peter 3:3)?
Revelation's Relevance for first-century Christians
Jerusalem in AD 70
Preterism and the Church's Witness
John Lightfoot — an Early Preterist
Preterism — an Antidote to Christian Pessimism
An Affirmation of Christian Belief
Preterist Resources


Preterist Articles
Revelation: A Preterist Interpretation
The Number of the Beast (666)
Judgment of the Sheep and Goats
The New Jerusalem — a Present Reality
New Jerusalem = Jerusalem Definitively Restored
Resurrection in the New Testament
Resurrection — the End of Exile
Jerusalem — God's Mountain-Sanctuary
How Jesus fulfilled Isaiah's prophecies
Further first-century fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecies
How Jesus has Abolished Death
Expectations of James, the Lord's brother
2 Peter 3: A Preterist Interpretation
God's Kingdom: An Overview
The Throne of David: An Overview
Exile and Restoration in the OT prophets
David's Throne and Kingdom restored in Christ
God's Kingdom Came with Power (Mark 9:1)
Eschatology Quiz


Short Articles
The Millennia of Revelation 20
Why Jesus Cannot Reign on the Earth
Revelation shows the fulfillment of Daniel's prophecies
The Priority of God's Word


General Articles
God's Sovereignty
God's Foreknowledge in Election
The Preacher's Task
The New Perspective on Paul
A Scriptural Critique of Infant Baptism
Wealth and Possessions in the Gospel of Luke
Galatians 5: Exegesis
How Jesus fulfills the Old Testament
The Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20)
Israel's Journey to the Promised Land
Homosexuality and One's Identity