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gospel
[ gos-puhl ]
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.
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.
gospel
1/ ˈɡɒə /
noun
- Also calledgospel 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
Gospel
2/ ˈɡɒə /
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
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 ).)
Other Word Forms
- ԴDz·Dzp adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of gospel1
Example Sentences
Lulu Roman, the “Hee Haw” comedian turned gospel singer, has died at 78 in Bellingham, Wash., her son Damon Roman confirmed to the Hollywood Reporter.
“Good News Mass” incorporates a very large orchestra, a jazz combo, a narrator, R&B and gospel soloists, a gospel choir and a film.
The “Creed” and “Black Panther” director breaks free of franchises for a wholly original project starring Michael B. Jordan and gospel singer Miles Caton.
She sums it up on Focus Is Power, held aloft by the sound of a gospel choir: "And now I see it clear with every passing of each year / I deserve to be here."
Zedd wowed the crowd with a gospel choir and the most soaring backup arrangements of his life.
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