- the teachings of Jesus and the apostles; the Christian revelation.
- the story of Christ's life and teachings, especially as contained in the first four books of the New Testament, namely Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
- any of these four books.
- something regarded as true and implicitly believed: to take his report for gospel.
- a doctrine regarded as of prime importance: political gospel.
- glad tidings, especially concerning salvation and the kingdom of God as announced to the world by Christ.
- an extract from one of the four Gospels, forming part of the Eucharistic service in certain churches.
- gospel music.
- of, relating to, or proclaiming the gospel or its teachings: a gospel preacher.
- in accordance with the gospel; evangelical.
- of or relating to gospel music: a gospel singer.
- an unquestionable truth
- a doctrine maintained to be of great importance
- Black religious music originating in the churches of the Southern states of the United States
- the message or doctrine of a religious teacher
- the story of Christ's life and teachings as narrated in the Gospels
- the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ
- (as modifier)
- any of the first four books of the New Testament, namely Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
- a reading from one of these in a religious service
