gospel
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(noun) a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance; "Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed" |
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Related Words: doctrine, ism, philosophy, school of thought |
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(noun) four books in the New Testament that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings |
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Synonyms: Gospels, evangel |
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Related Words: Gospel According to John, Gospel According to Luke, Gospel According to Mark, Gospel According to Matthew, John, Luke, Mark, Matthew, Word of God, religious text, religious writing, sacred text, sacred writing |
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(noun) an unquestionable truth; "his word was gospel" |
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Synonyms: gospel truth |
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Related Words: true statement, truth |
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(noun) the body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group |
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Synonyms: church doctrine, creed, religious doctrine |
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Related Words: Immaculate Conception, Incarnation, Nicene Creed, belief, doctrine, dogma, ism, philosophy, real presence, school of thought, tenet |
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