evangelical (Meaning)
evangelical (a)
relating to or being a Christian church believing in personal conversion and the inerrancy of the Bible especially the 4 Gospels
of or pertaining to or in keeping with the Christian gospel especially as in the first 4 books of the New Testament
evangelical (s)
marked by ardent or zealous enthusiasm for a cause
evangelical (a.)
Contained in, or relating to, the four Gospels; as, the evangelical history.
Belonging to, agreeable or consonant to, or contained in, the gospel, or the truth taught in the New Testament; as, evangelical religion.
Earnest for the truth taught in the gospel; strict in interpreting Christian doctrine; preeminetly orthodox; -- technically applied to that party in the Church of England, and in the Protestant Episcopal Church, which holds the doctrine of Justification by Faith alone; the Low Church party. The term is also applied to other religion bodies not regarded as orthodox.
evangelical (n.)
One of evangelical principles.
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relating to or being a Christian church believing in personal conversion and the inerrancy of the Bible especially the 4 Gospels, of or pertaining to or in keep
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The evangelical movement is a growing force in American politics.
Evangelical Christians are a significant demographic in the United States.
Evangelical theology emphasizes the importance of personal salvation and evangelism.
Evangelical churches are typically conservative in their social and political views.
