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gospel

/ˈɡɒspəl/ /ˈɡɑspəl/

Meanings
noun
The first section of the Christian New Testament scripture, comprising the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, concerned with the life, crucifixion, death, resurrection, and teachings of Jesus.

Examples :

"The pastor read a passage from the gospel of Matthew during the Sunday service. "
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Related Words

Illustration emphasizes

emphasizes verb

/ˈemfəsaɪzɪz/ /ˈemfəˌsaɪzɪz/

To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."

Illustration forgiveness

forgiveness noun

/fəˈɡɪvnəs/ /fɚˈɡɪvnəs/

The action of forgiving.

"My brother's forgiveness for my mistake made things easier between us. "

Illustration commandments

commandments noun

/kəˈmændmənts/ /kəˈmɑːndmənts/

A divinely ordained command, especially one of the Ten Commandments.

"The priest reminded the congregation that following the Ten Commandments is a key part of their faith. "

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principles noun

/ˈpɹɪnsɪpl̩z/

A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.

"We need some sort of principles to reason from."

Illustration acceptance

acceptance noun

/ək.ˈsɛp.təns/

The act of accepting; a receiving of something offered, with acquiescence, approbation, or satisfaction; especially, favourable reception; approval.

"the acceptance of a gift, office, doctrine, etc."

Illustration distinguished

distinguished verb

/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/

To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

"The teacher distinguished the students' excellent essays from the others based on their insightful analysis. "

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comprising verb

/kəmˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/

To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).

"The parts are comprised by the whole."

Illustration resurrection

resurrection noun

/ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃn̩/

The act of arising from the dead and becoming alive again.

"The story of Jesus' resurrection is a central belief in Christianity. "

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regardless adjective

/ɹɪˈɡɑːd.lɪs/ /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/

Having no regard; heedless; careless.

"Regardless of the rain, she went to school. "

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authoritative adjective

/ɔːˈθɒɹɪtətɪv/ /ɔˈθɑɹɪtətɪv/

Arising or originating from a figure of authority

"The authoritative rules in this school come not from the headmaster but from the aged matron."

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crucifixion noun

/ˌkrusəˈfɪkʃn̩/

An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.

"The crucifixion of the thief was a horrific event that shocked the entire town. "

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presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "