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christocentric

christocentric

1 9.9
Having Christ as the main focus in religious belief and practice
  • adjective
  • /ˌkrɪstəˈsɛntrɪk/
  • Specialized
: cristocéntrico
  • The dialogue conclusion follows this christocentric approach to purgation in points 5 and 6 in the agreements enunciated below.

Examples

  • Only later would it be employed with a Christocentric focus.

    Blog text (29)
  • The NT writers employed the OT passages to help bring out the Christocentric purpose of God throughout all His revelation in Scripture.

    Blog text (29)
  • An evangelical will consequently be Christocentric and not merely theocentric (as are the deists and a great many mystics).

    Academic text (2014)
  • Bonaventure's Christocentric thought may seem stifling, but there is irony within: modernity's search for freedom and plurality has led to fragmentation, individualism, and irreverence for the human person and the things of creation.

    Academic text (2007)
  • In his sermons, the pastor emphasizes a christocentric approach to interpreting the Scriptures.

  • Many theologians argue that a christocentric worldview is essential for understanding Christian doctrine.

  • The new church liturgy is designed to be more christocentric, focusing on the teachings of Jesus.

Antonyms

165 4.7

Not connected with religion, about everyday and public life

3 4.1

Not connected to or influenced by any religion

How Christ-centered

christocentric
  • Specialized
1 9.9
Christian
869 1.4
religious
∞ 2.7

Surface Forms

christocentric positive

Morphology

christocentric = Christ + centric (transparent) = christo + centric

Formed from the combining form 'Christo-' and the productive element '-centric' meaning 'centered on', so the meaning is directly inferable as 'centered on Christ'.

Etymology

Christocentric joins Christo- ('Christ' or 'Jesus') and -centric ('center'), the same idea as the word center. So christocentric means 'Christ at the center' of belief and life.