Words / B2

GOSPL/ˈɡɒspl/

Gospel is one of the biblical accounts of Jesus, or that teaching; also a style of Christian music: the Gospel of Mark; gospel music. Doctrine is broader teaching; the gospel truth means the complete truth (informal). Quote the gospel in the RS extract, then name the chapter. Mix-up: gossip (already related); gospel as a brand. Do not write gospel for a rumour with no text in the source.

Meaning

One of the biblical accounts of Jesus, or that teaching; also a style of Christian music; the gospel truth means the complete truth.

Examples

• “Quote the gospel in the RS extract, then name the chapter, not a choir slogan.”
• “Gospel music featured in the culture case, which is the music-style sense.”

Good to know

the Gospel of; gospel music; the gospel truth. Broader: doctrine / teaching. Trap: gossip. RS, music, and news. Biblical account, Christian teaching, or that music — specify.

Near in meaning

doctrine, teaching

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