1. The written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
   "The gospel outlined the core beliefs of its followers";
   - religious doctrine, church doctrine, creed
    
2. A doctrine that is believed to be of great importance
   "Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed"
    
3. An unquestionable truth
   "his word was gospel";
   - gospel truth
    
4. A genre of religious music that originated among African Americans, characterized by strong rhythms, call and response patterns, and spiritual themes
   "The church choir's powerful gospel singing moved the entire congregation"; "The choir's rendition of traditional gospel music moved the entire congregation";
   - gospel singing, gospel music

1. The four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
   "She read from the Gospel of Matthew during the service";
   - Gospels, evangel

Derived forms: gospels, Gospels

Type of: doctrine, ethnic music, folk, folk music, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, religious text, religious writing, sacred text, sacred writing, school of thought, truth

Part of: New Testament

Encyclopedia: Gospel