Gospel Definition–noun | 1. | the teachings of Jesus and the apostles; the Christian revelation. |
| 2. | the story of Christ's life and teachings, esp. as contained in the first four books of the New Testament, namely Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. |
| 3. | (usually initial capital letter ) any of these four books. |
| 4. | something regarded as true and implicitly believed: to take his report for gospel. |
| 5. | a doctrine regarded as of prime importance: political gospel. |
| 6. | glad tidings, esp. concerning salvation and the kingdom of God as announced to the world by Christ. |
| 7. | (often initial capital letter) Ecclesiastical. an extract from one of the four Gospels, forming part of the Eucharistic service in certain churches. |
–adjective | 9. | of, pertaining to, or proclaiming the gospel or its teachings: a gospel preacher. |
| 10. | in accordance with the gospel; evangelical. |
| 11. | of or pertaining to gospel music: a gospel singer. |
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