gospel

[Gos·pel]

The four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings

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Glad tidings; especially, the good news concerning Christ, the Kingdom of God, and salvation.

Noun
a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance; "Newton''s writings were gospel for those who followed"

Noun
four books in the New Testament that tell the story of Christ''s life and teachings

Noun
an unquestionable truth; "his word was gospel"

Noun
the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group

Noun
a genre of a capella music originating with Black slaves in the United States and featuring call and response; influential on the development of other genres of popular music (especially soul)

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v.
Glad tidings; especially, the good news concerning Christ, the Kingdom of God, and salvation.

v.
One of the four narratives of the life and death of Jesus Christ, written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

v.
A selection from one of the gospels, for use in a religious service; as, the gospel for the day.

v.
Any system of religious doctrine; sometimes, any system of political doctrine or social philosophy; as, this political gospel.

v.
Anything propounded or accepted as infallibly true; as, they took his words for gospel.

a.
Accordant with, or relating to, the gospel; evangelical; as, gospel righteousness.

v. t.
To instruct in the gospel.


Gospel

Gos"pel , n. [OE. gospel, godspel, AS. godspell; god God + spell story, tale. See God, and Spell, v.] 1. Glad tidings; especially, the good news concerning Christ, the Kingdom of God, and salvation.
And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom.
The steadfast belief of the promises of the gospel.
&hand; It is probable that gospel is from. OE. godspel, God story, the narrative concerning God; but it was early confused with god spell, good story, good tidings, and was so used by the translators of the Authorized version of Scripture. This use has been retained in most cases in the Revised Version.
Thus the literal sense [of gospel] is the "narrative of God," i. e., the life of Christ.
2. One of the four narratives of the life and death of Jesus Christ, written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. 3. A selection from one of the gospels, for use in a religious service; as, the gospel for the day. 4. Any system of religious doctrine; sometimes, any system of political doctrine or social philosophy; as, this political gospel. Burke. 5. Anything propounded or accepted as infallibly true; as, they took his words for gospel. [Colloq.]
If any one thinks this expression hyperbolical, I shall only ask him to read , instead of taking the traditional witticisms about Lee for gospel.

Gospel

Gos"pel, a. Accordant with, or relating to, the gospel; evangelical; as, gospel righteousness. Bp. Warburton.

Gospel

Gos"pel, v. t. To instruct in the gospel. [Obs.] Shak.

Glad tidings; especially, the good news concerning Christ, the Kingdom of God, and salvation.

Accordant with, or relating to, the gospel; evangelical; as, gospel righteousness.

To instruct in the gospel.

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Usage Examples

Anybody under the age of forty knows hip-hop, gospel and R&B pretty well, and it's all a part of what we consider to be 'black music.' There is a natural synergy between the three.

God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars.

I think the amazing thing about gospel music is that not only does it lift up the death and resurrection of our Lord, which is consistent with the Gospel, but it is uniquely communicated depending upon the generation.

If you don't die of thirst, there are blessings in the desert. You can be pulled into limitlessness, which we all yearn for, or you can do the beauty of minutiae, the scrimshaw of tiny and precise. The sky is your ocean, and the crystal silence will uplift you like great gospel music, or Neil Young.

In the past, missionaries have traveled to far countries with the message of the gospel - with great hardship and often with the loss of life. In contrast, we can reach millions instantly from the comfort of our homes by merely hitting the 'send' button on our computers, or with iPads, or phones.

If he have faith, the believer cannot be restrained. He betrays himself. He breaks out. He confesses and teaches this gospel to the people at the risk of life itself.

God's plan for enlarging His kingdom is so simple - one person telling another about the Savior. Yet we're busy and full of excuses. Just remember, someone's eternal destiny is at stake. The joy you'll have when you meet that person in heaven will far exceed any discomfort you felt in sharing the gospel.

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Other Usage Examples

If they had a social gospel in the days of the prodigal son, somebody would have given him a bed and a sandwich and he never would have gone home.

Blues are the songs of despair, but gospel songs are the songs of hope.

In fact, I wouldn't really call this a Gospel album, I call it more an inspirational album.

If in preaching the gospel you substitute your knowledge of the way of salvation for confidence in the power of the gospel, you hinder people from getting to reality.

And whether you're drawn to gospel music or church music or honky-tonk music, it informs your character and it informs your talent.

But he is unworthy the name of a minister of the gospel of peace, who is unwilling, not only to have his name cast out as evil, but also to die for the truths of the Lord Jesus.

Flipping the dial through available radio stations there will blare out to any listener an array of broadcasts, 24/7, propagating Religious Right politics, along with what they deem to be 'old-time gospel preaching.' This is especially true of what comes over the airwaves in Bible Belt southern states.

I'm very happy. I like my work and the various aspects of it - going around the world, teaching the gospel according to St. Albert.

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