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gospel
Definitions
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1
noun
The
teaching
or
revelation
of
Christ
,
often
referring
to
the
first
four
books
of
the
New
Testament
(
Matthew
,
Mark
,
Luke
,
and
John
)
that
describe
the
life
and
teachings
of
Jesus
.
The
pastor
preached
about
the
gospel
of
John
during
the
service
.
Many
people
find
comfort
in
the
gospel's
message
of
hope
and
love
.
The
choir
sang
a
beautiful
gospel
hymn
.
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2
noun
A
set
of
principles
or
beliefs
that
are
accepted
as
unquestionably
true
by
a
particular
group
.
For
many
,
the
company's
mission
statement
is
considered
gospel
.
He
follows
the
rules
of
the
game
as
if
they
were
gospel
.
In
her
family
,
the
traditions
are
treated
as
gospel
.
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Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
gōdspel
Word parts
gōd (good) + spel (news, story)
Originally meant
good news
Background
The word 'gospel' comes from the Old English 'gōdspel', which means 'good news'. It was used to translate the Latin 'evangelium' and the Greek 'euangelion', both meaning 'good news' or 'good tidings'.