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Glite Dictionary
kerugma

kerugma

9.9
Telling people the basic message about Jesus, like that he died and rose from the dead
  • noun
  • UK
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  • Early church leaders emphasized the importance of kerugma in spreading the message of Christianity.

Examples

  • The theologian wrote extensively about the role of kerugma in forming Christian doctrine.

  • Understanding the kerugma helps scholars trace the development of early Christian beliefs.

  • The kerugma was powerful.

  • Don't forget the kerugma!

  • Early church leaders understood that the key to conversion was the effective delivery of the kerugma.

  • The kerugma was central to the gatherings, as it conveyed the core messages of the Gospel to the community.

  • Scholars agree that the preservation of the kerugma is essential for understanding the foundations of Christian faith.

Synonyms

kerygma
vskerugma
  • Formal
9.9

Public preaching of the Christian message by the early church

is the same in meaning but uses an alternative traditional spelling

Surface Forms

kerugma singular
kerugmas plural

Etymology

Kerugma comes from the Greek root keryx, which means 'herald' or 'messenger' who brings important news. Think of a herald loudly 'announcing' good news, and you will remember that kerugma means the public preaching or announcing of the Christian 'message'.