GOSPEL Definition & Meaning

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gospel

[ gos-puhl ]

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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.

gospel

/ ˈɡɒ��ə�� /

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
1. the story of Christ's life and teachings as narrated in the Gospels
2. the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ
3. ( as modifier )
  the gospel story

Gospel

/ ˈɡɒ��ə�� /

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 ).)

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of gospel¹

First recorded before 950; Middle English go(d)spell, Old English ��ō�� ( good, spell ² ); translation of Greek ��ܲ��Բ�é��ǲ� “good news” ( evangel ¹ )

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of gospel¹

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

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But Jesus has still remained an enigma to one of the country’s preeminent authorities in gospel scholarship in many ways.

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She’s a kind of mayonnaise evangelist, spreading the gospel of creamy richness in dishes that range from roasted vegetables to a simple grilled cheese.

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And yet Cromwell seems to understand, on some level, that he cannot truly retire safely, for he has offended too many people in his pursuit of power, political reform, and the work of the gospel.

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A native of the Bronx, Wolf spent his youth soaking up New York City’s music scene, especially the Apollo Theater’s array of soul, rhythm & blues and gospel performers.

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White is one of the country's most prominent peddlers of the "prosperity gospel."

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