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gospel
noun(gos-pel)the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
gospel
noun(gos-pel)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)
Synonyms: gospel singing,
gospel
noun(gos-pel)the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
Synonyms: church doctrine, creed, religious doctrine,
gospel
noun(gos-pel)an unquestionable truth
Synonyms: gospel truth,
Examples:
His word was gospel.
gospel
noun(gos-pel)a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance
Examples:
Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed.