gospel
the teachings of Jesus and the apostles; the Christian revelation.
the story of Christ's life and teachings, especially as contained in the first four books of the New Testament, namely Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
(usually initial capital letter) any of these four books.
something regarded as true and implicitly believed: to take his report for gospel.
a doctrine regarded as of prime importance: political gospel.
glad tidings, especially concerning salvation and the kingdom of God as announced to the world by Christ.
(often initial capital letter)Ecclesiastical. an extract from one of the four Gospels, forming part of the Eucharistic service in certain churches.
of, relating to, or proclaiming the gospel or its teachings: a gospel preacher.
in accordance with the gospel; evangelical.
of or relating to gospel music: a gospel singer.
Origin of gospel
1Other words from gospel
- non·gos·pel, adjective
Words Nearby gospel
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How to use gospel in a sentence
As it currently stands, the Via Dolorosa follows the account given in the gospel of John.
The rest of the episode follows Carrie spreading the gospel of her indignance over the thoughtless goodbye.
Confessions of a Rom-Com Writer: Liz Tuccillo Talks ‘Sex and the City,’ ‘Take Care,’ and More | Kevin Fallon | December 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd its mean-hearted message, in my opinion, has corrupted the social gospel.
To get into that emotional state, she played gospel music her grandmother had played.
We think of Christianity as sexless, this [gospel] says that sex is sacred.
The spread of the holy gospel and uninterrupted preaching went on until the return of the ambassador.
The extent to which the man was lowered and lost in the risen Lord is especially revealed in the fourth gospel.
Solomon and Solomonic Literature | Moncure Daniel ConwayI gib ten dollars toward de stated preaching ob de gospel de fus' year, and de peepil all call me Brudder Dickson.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousThese are points that will help us signally in any attempt to understand such a story as the gospel story of the Resurrection.
God and my Neighbour | Robert BlatchfordThat the whole people will, in gospel times, be united in such a relation the voice of prophecy would seem to indicate.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John Cunningham
British Dictionary definitions for gospel (1 of 2)
/ (ˈɡɒspəl) /
Also called: gospel truth an unquestionable truth: to take someone's word as gospel
a doctrine maintained to be of great importance
Black religious music originating in the churches of the Southern states of the United States
the message or doctrine of a religious teacher
the story of Christ's life and teachings as narrated in the Gospels
the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ
(as modifier): the gospel story
Origin of gospel
1British Dictionary definitions for Gospel (2 of 2)
/ (ˈɡɒspəl) /
any of the first four books of the New Testament, namely Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
a reading from one of these in a religious service
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Cultural definitions for gospel
The “good news” of salvation (see also salvation) (see Gospels). Certain styles of religious music are also called “gospel.” (See spirituals (see also spirituals).)
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