/gos"peuhl/ , n.
1. the teachings of Jesus and the apostles; the Christian revelation.
2. the story of Christ's life and teachings, esp. as contained in the first four books of the New Testament, namely Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
3. ( usually cap. ) any of these four books.
4. something regarded as true and implicitly believed: to take his report for gospel.
5. a doctrine regarded as of prime importance: political gospel.
6. glad tidings, esp. concerning salvation and the kingdom of God as announced to the world by Christ.
7. ( often cap. ) Eccles. an extract from one of the four Gospels, forming part of the Eucharistic service in certain churches.
8. See gospel music .
adj.
9. of, pertaining to, or proclaiming the gospel or its teachings: a gospel preacher.
10. in accordance with the gospel; evangelical.
11. of or pertaining to gospel music: a gospel singer.
[ bef. 950; ME go ( d ) spell, OE godspell (see GOOD, SPELL 2 ); trans. of Gk euangélion good news; see EVANGEL 1 ]