The first significance of the advent of Jesus Christ was to save mankind.

Tan Elaine · Apr 16, 2017

The following is my own sentence.

The first significance of the advent of Jesus Christ was to save mankind.

Is the sentence OK?

Thanks.

teechar · Apr 16, 2017

Hello Elaine.

Note my suggested amendment below.

Tan Elaine said:
The first significance of the advent of Jesus Christ was that he came to save mankind.

Note also that in Christian theology, it is Christ's sacrifice by dying on the cross that is linked to the salvation of mankind.

Tdol · Apr 17, 2017

Tan Elaine said:
The first significance

How about The meaning?

Tan Elaine · Apr 19, 2017

Tdol said:
How about The meaning?

Hi Tdol, what do you mean?

emsr2d2 · Apr 19, 2017

Tdol was suggesting that you use "The meaning" instead of "The first significance".

Tan Elaine · Apr 20, 2017

Thanks, emsr 2d2.

Can I conclude that 'The first significance' is not correctly used, and 'The meaning" should be used instead?

Tdol · Apr 20, 2017

Meaning beats significance for me. If there is no second meaning, then first doesn't work, but primary would.