gospel

Meanings

• noun

  The message of Christ's death and resurrection as recorded in the New Testament.

  - "The gospel is the good news of Jesus' sacrifice for humanity."
  - "The gospel spread throughout the Roman Empire in the first century."

• noun

  A genre of Christian music that originated from traditional spirituals, sharing the Christian faith through song.

  - "Aretha Franklin is known for her gospel recordings."
  - "The gospel choir sang during the church service."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡɒspəl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89747599"

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Synonyms

evangel

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gospel
hope , scope , mope , rope

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Variants

List of all variants of gospel that leads to same result
gospel , gospelly , gospels , gospel side , gospel sides , social gospel , social gospels , accept as gospel , accept/take as gospel , take as gospel , the gospel truth

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English 'god-speil', meaning 'good tidings, news of salvation'.

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Trivia

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1. The gospel was first preached to the Gentiles by the apostle Peter in the city of Caesarea.

2. The term 'gospel' appears 76 times in the New Testament.

3. The earliest known gospel, the Gospel of Mark, was likely written between 66 and 70 AD.

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Related Concepts

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1. evangelism: The spreading of the gospel message through word and deed.

2. evangelical: A term used to describe certain Protestant Christian denominations that emphasize the importance of the gospel message in their beliefs and practices.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The gospel has had a profound impact on Western culture, shaping art, literature, and music. It has been a source of inspiration for countless works, from the paintings of Caravaggio to the music of Mahalia Jackson.

How to Memorize "gospel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scroll with the words 'Good News' written in beautiful calligraphy.
   - Visualize a choir singing in a church, their voices lifting up the gospel message.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the gospel with hope and salvation.
   - Connect the gospel with the image of a lamb being led to the slaughter, representing Jesus' sacrifice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym G-O-S-P-E-L to remember the seven qualities of the gospel message: Grace, Offer, Salvation, Promise, Exemplary life, Love, and Inspiration.
   - Create a mental image of a beautiful gospel bird spreading its wings and flying high.

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