gospel

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

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

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

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

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

6. a. Accordant with, or relating to, the gospel; evangelical; as, gospel righteousness. Source: opted

7. v. t. To instruct in the gospel. Source: opted

8. n. the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings Source: wordnet

9. n. an unquestionable truth Source: wordnet

10. n. folk music consisting of a genre of a cappella 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) Source: wordnet

11. n. the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group Source: wordnet

12. n. a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance Source: wordnet

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