1. (

• Gospel ,
• Gospels ,
• evangel

) the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings ;

2. (

• gospel ,
• gospel_truth

) an unquestionable truth; "his word was gospel" ;

3. (

• gospel ,
• gospel_singing

) folk music consisting of a genre of a cappella music originating with Black slaves in the United States and featuring call and response; influential on the development of other genres of popular music (especially soul) ;

4. (

• religious_doctrine ,
• church_doctrine ,
• gospel ,
• creed

) the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group ;

5. (

• gospel

) a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance; "Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed" ;