the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christs life and teachings
an unquestionable truth; his word was gospel
[ Syn: gospel truth ]
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)
[ Syn: gospel singing ]
the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
[ Syn: religious doctrine , church doctrine , creed ]
a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance; Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed'