gospel gospel /ˈgɔspəl/

noun

1. () An unquestionable truth  ( gospel truth , gospel )
   an unquestionable truth
    His word was gospel
   his word was gospel
   
   
2. A doctrine that is believed to be of great importance  ( gospel )
   a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance
    Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed
   Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed
   
3. The written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group  ( church doctrine , gospel , religious doctrine , creed )
   the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
   
4. (a cappella 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)  ( gospel , gospel singing , gospel music )
   (a cappella 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)
   

 Gospel

1. () The four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings  ( evangel , Gospels , Gospel )
   the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
     The preacher delivered a powerful sermon based on the teachings of the gospel.
   The preacher delivered a powerful sermon based on the teachings of the gospel.