gospel

Meanings

Plural: gospels

Noun

• the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
• an unquestionable truth
  • "his word was gospel"
• folk music consisting of a genre of a cappella music originating with Black slaves in the United States and featuring call and response; influential on the development of other genres of popular music (especially soul)
• the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
• a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance
  • "Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed"
• The first section of the Christian New Testament scripture, comprising the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, concerned with the birth, ministry, passion, and resurrection of Jesus.
• An account of those aspects of Jesus' life, generally written during the first several centuries of the Common Era.
• The teaching of Divine grace as distinguished from the Law or Divine commandments.
• A message expected to have positive reception or effect, one promoted as offering important (or even infallible) guiding principles.
• That which is absolutely authoritative (definitive).
• Gospel music.

Verb

• To instruct in, declare, or communicate the gospel; to evangelise.

Synonyms

church doctrine, creed, evangel, gospel singing, gospel truth, Gospels, religious doctrine