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Gospels
see synonyms of gospelsNoun
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
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Gospels
see synonyms of gospelsnoun
1. Also called: gospel truth
an unquestionable truth
to take someone's word as gospel
2.
a doctrine maintained to be of great importance
3.
Black religious music originating in the churches of the Southern states of the United States
4.
the message or doctrine of a religious teacher
5.
a.
the story of Christ's life and teachings as narrated in the Gospels
b.
the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ
c.
(as modifier)
the gospel story
noun
1.
any of the first four books of the New Testament, namely Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
2.
a reading from one of these in a religious service
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Gospels
see synonyms of gospels noun
1. [often G-]
a.
the teachings of Jesus and the Apostles; specif., the Christian doctrine of the redemption of man through Jesus as Christ
b.
the history of the life and teachings of Jesus
2. [G-]
a.
any of the first four books of the New Testament
b.
an excerpt from any of these books read in a religious service
3.
anything proclaimed or accepted as the absolute truth
: also gospel truth4.
any doctrine or rule widely or ardently maintained
5.
an evangelistic Protestant religious music, esp. a kind that evolved from spirituals and the black churches in the U.S.; also, a melismatic singing style characteristic of black gospel, often employing antiphonal patterns
adjective
6. [often G-]
of or having to do with (the) gospel or evangelism
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Gospels
see synonyms of gospelsn.
1. often Gospel The proclamation of the redemption preached by Jesus and the Apostles, which is the central content of Christian revelation.
2.
a. Gospel Bible One of the first four New Testament books, describing the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus and recording his teaching.
b. A similar narrative.
3. often Gospel A lection from any of the first four New Testament books included as part of a religious service.
4. A teaching or doctrine of a religious teacher.
5. Music Gospel music.
6. Something, such as an idea or principle, accepted as unquestionably true: My parents' rules were gospel.
adj.
1. often Gospel Of or in accordance with the Gospel; evangelical.
2. Of or relating to gospel music.
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