GOSPEL

/ˈɡɒspəl/ ► audio Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 12

Scrabble letter values: G₂O₁S₁P₃E₁L₁ = 9

Definition

noun the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings. — synonyms: Gospels, evangel
noun an unquestionable truth. — synonyms: gospel_truth
noun folk music consisting of a genre of a cappella music originating with Black slaves in the United States and featuring call and response. — synonyms: gospel_singing
noun the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group. — synonyms: religious_doctrine, church_doctrine, creed
noun a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance.

“his word was gospel”
“influential on the development of other genres of popular music (especially soul)”
“Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed”