gospel

[ gos-puh l ]

/ ˈgɒs pəl /

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noun

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.

gospel music.

adjective

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.

Nearby words

goshawk, goshen, goslar, gosling, gosmore, gospel, gospel music, gospel oath, gospel side, gospel truth, gospeler

Origin of gospel

before 950; Middle English go(d)spell, Old English gōdspell (see good, spell²); translation of Greek euangélion good news; see evangel¹

Related formsnon·gos·pel, adjective

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Examples from the Web for gospel

As it currently stands, the Via Dolorosa follows the account given in the Gospel of John.
Oops! Jesus’ Last Steps Are in the Wrong Place|Candida Moss|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
We think of Christianity as sexless, this [Gospel] says that sex is sacred.
Is ‘The Lost Gospel’ Book a Fraud?|Nico Hines|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He figured on letting the gospel, specifically Matthew 1:28, guide his homily.
11 Children Shot in Milwaukee, One in Her Grandpa's Lap|Michael Daly|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST

At The Disco, who tried their hand at a cover of the song on their recent “Gospel Tour.”
Viral Video of the Day: Queen is Back!|Jack Holmes|September 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It's a shame to see a minister of the Gospel drowning his grief in liquor.
The Life of Thomas Wanless, Peasant|Alexander Johnstone Wilson
It is only the Gospel which unites them, in a right manner, “by a divine art.”
Pascal|John Tulloch
The denial of the authenticity of John's Gospel is a source of far greater difficulties than its acknowledgment.
The Wave of Scepticism and the Rock of Truth|Matthew Henry Habershon
Let us now endeavor to learn how the gospel produces this change.
The Spirit and the Word|Zachary Taylor Sweeney
What is the natural produce of this great city if we leave its streets, and lanes, and alleys without the gospel?
Talks To Farmers|Charles Haddon Spurgeon

British Dictionary definitions for gospel (1 of 2)

gospel

/ (ˈɡɒspəl) /

noun

Also called: gospel truth an unquestionable truthto 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

Word Origin for gospel

Old English gōdspell, from gōd good + spell message; see spell ²; compare Old Norse guthspjall, Old High German guotspell

British Dictionary definitions for gospel (2 of 2)

Gospel

/ (ˈɡɒspəl) /

noun

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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Culture definitions for gospel

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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