gospel
/ˈɡɑspəl/ noun C1- 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.
- An account of those aspects of Jesus' life, generally written during the first several centuries of the Common Era.
- The teaching of Divine grace as distinguished from the Law or Divine commandments.
- A message expected to have positive reception or effect, one promoted as offering important (or even infallible) guiding principles.
- That which is absolutely authoritative (definitive).
- Gospel music.
Plural gospels
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It’s as true as gospel, for I began as a ship’s carpenter.”
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