gospel
/ˈɡɒspəl//ˈɡɑspəl/
noun
- 1
The first section of the Christian New Testament scripture, comprising the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, concerned with the life, crucifixion, death, resurrection, and teachings of Jesus.
- 2
An account of the life, crucifixion, death, resurrection, and teachings of Jesus, generally written during the first several centuries of the Common Era.
- 3
The teaching of Divine grace as distinguished from the Law or Divine commandments.
- 4
A message expected to have positive reception or effect, one promoted as offering important (or even infalliable) guiding principles.
- 5
That which is absolutely authoritative (definitive).
- 6
Gospel music.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To instruct in the gospel.
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