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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)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 called: gospel 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 51Թ Forms
- nongospel adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gospel1
Example Sentences
From his beginnings in a family gospel group and his time as a lively San Francisco DJ, Stone became one of the major innovators in R&B, rock and pop music.
Stone, whose real name was Sylvester Stewart, began singing gospel music with his brothers and sisters at a young age.
Determined not to forget her, she said the class listened to her favourite gospel song - God Will Work It Out - at the start of every school day.
The work features music celebrating the legacy of gospel and blues singer Rosetta Tharpe in the development of rock 'n' roll.
In Minneapolis, community members planned a morning church service, a candlelight vigil and an evening gospel concert on Sunday to remember Floyd.
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