| 单词 | gospel |
| 释义 | gospel (once / 754 pages) 1n 2n Follow advice like gospel and you're following it as though it was the final word or authority on the matter. The word gospel comes from the Old English god meaning "good" and spel meaning "news, a story." In Christianity, the term "good news" refers to the story of Jesus Christ's birth, death, and resurrection. Gospel music is heard in church and sung by a gospel choir. Outside of its application to religion, the word gospel is also used to describe an idea or rule that's accepted as undoubtedly true. WORD FAMILYgospel USAGE EXAMPLESTo many believers, the prosperity gospel offers hope and promise. Washington Post(Dec 29, 2016) It’s called the prosperity gospel, a term for the argument used by some preachers that donating to them will personally enrich their audience. Salon(Dec 29, 2016) It will be the first time preachers who spread the prosperity gospel will be included in the ceremony. Seattle Times(Dec 28, 2016) 1 1n the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group Syn|Exp|Hypo|Hyper church doctrine, creed, religious doctrine Augsburg Confession the document drawn up in 1555 to defend the catholicity of Lutheran doctrine and to justify innovations in Lutheran practice; is still in effect today original sin a sin said to be inherited by all descendants of Adam confessionthe document that spells out the belief system of a given church (especially the Reformation churches of the 16th century) ahimsaa Buddhist and Hindu and especially Jainist doctrine holding that all forms of life are sacred and urging the avoidance of violence dogma, teneta religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof ecumenicalism, ecumenicism, ecumenism(Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity Immaculate Conception, Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary(Christianity) the Roman Catholic dogma that God preserved the Virgin Mary from any stain of original sin from the moment she was conceived Incarnation(Christianity) the Christian doctrine of the union of God and man in the person of Jesus Christ Nicene Creed(Christianity) a formal creed summarizing Christian beliefs; first adopted in 325 and later expanded real presence(Christianity) the Christian doctrine that the body of Christ is actually present in the Eucharist article of faith, credendum(Christianity) any of the sections into which a creed or other statement of doctrine is divided doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school 2n a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed Hyper doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school 3n an unquestionable truth 2his word was gospel Syn|Hyper gospel truth true statement, truth a true statement n folk music consisting of a genre of a cappella music originating with Black slaves in the United States and featuring call and response; influential on the development of other genres of popular music (especially soul) Syn|Hypo|Hyper gospel singing doo-wop a genre (usually a cappella) of Black vocal-harmony music of the 1950s that evolved in New York City from gospel singing; characterized by close four-part harmonies; the name derived from some of the nonsense syllables sung by the backup soula secular form of gospel that was a major Black musical genre in the 1960s and 1970s ethnic music, folk, folk music the traditional and typically anonymous music that is an expression of the life of people in a community Gospel (once / 453 pages) n WORD FAMILY Gospel: Gospels USAGE EXAMPLESIn Christianity, however, divine speech continues through the Gospels—the apostle Paul converts after hearing Jesus admonish him. The New Yorker(Jan 01, 2017) It is documented in two of the four Gospels: Matthew and Luke. Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016) Gospel music will be performed by the Welcome Table Choir and pianist. Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016) n the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings Syn|Exp|Hypo|Hyper Gospels, evangel Gospel According to Matthew one of the Gospels in the New Testament; includes the Sermon on the Mount Gospel According to Markthe shortest of the four Gospels in the New Testament Gospel According to Lukeone of the four Gospels in the New Testament; contains details of Jesus's birth and early life Gospel According to Johnthe last of the four Gospels in the New Testament Word of God the message of the Gospel of Christ religious text, religious writing, sacred text, sacred writing writing that is venerated for the worship of a deity |
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