1. Verb
Glad tidings; especially, the good news concerning Christ, the Kingdom of God, and salvation.
2. Verb
One of the four narratives of the life and death of Jesus Christ, written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
3. Verb
A selection from one of the gospels, for use in a religious service; as, the gospel for the day.
4. Verb
Any system of religious doctrine; sometimes, any system of political doctrine or social philosophy; as, this political gospel.
5. Verb
Anything propounded or accepted as infallibly true; as, they took his words for gospel.
6. Adjective
Accordant with, or relating to, the gospel; evangelical; as, gospel righteousness.
7. Verb
To instruct in the gospel.
8. Noun
a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance; "Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed"
Vocabulary classified under Law
9. Noun
the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
Vocabulary classified under Law
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