Definition of "gospel" in English

noun

1. The first section of the Christian New Testament scripture, comprising the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, concerned with the birth, ministry, passion, and resurrection of Jesus.

2. An account of those aspects of Jesus' life, generally written during the first several centuries of the Common Era.

3. (Protestantism) The teaching of Divine grace as distinguished from the Law or Divine commandments.

4. A message expected to have positive reception or effect, one promoted as offering important (or even infallible) guiding principles.

5. (uncountable) That which is absolutely authoritative (definitive).

   • took her words for gospel

6. (uncountable) Gospel music.

verb

1. (transitive) To instruct in, declare, or communicate the gospel; to evangelise.