gospel
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- n the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
- n an unquestionable truth
his word was gospel - n 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)
- n the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
- n a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance
Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed
- When conservative Christianity split from the Mainline in the early 20th century, the latter pursued their commitment to the "social gospel" by working on poverty and other causes .
- The Christian has to look at Iraq and see persons desperately in need of the gospel.
- Has the so-called Prosperity gospel turned its followers into some of the most willing participants and hence, victims of the current financial crisis?.