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Gospels
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any of the four books of the New Testament that is about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ
- She studied the Gospel of Matthew in her Bible study group.
- He has memorized many teachings from the Gospel of Mark.
- The Gospel of Luke details the birth of Jesus Christ.
- She quoted a verse from the Gospel of John during the discussion.
- The Gospel of Matthew includes the Sermon on the Mount.
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a type of religious music in which singers sing loudly, originally performed by African Americans
- The choir sang gospel songs with heartfelt emotion, filling the church with uplifting melodies.
- He grew up listening to gospel music at his grandmother's church every Sunday.
- The gospel concert attracted a diverse audience eager to experience the soul-stirring music.
- She trained her voice to sing gospel music, drawing inspiration from gospel legends.
- Gospel music played a significant role in the civil rights movement, offering hope and resilience to communities.
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a set of teachings or principles of a religious group considered authoritative or generally accepted within that group
- Followers adhere to the gospel of their faith.
- The book outlines the gospel of the sect.
- He studies the gospel to understand the group's doctrine.
- The sermon explains the gospel of compassion.
- Teachers present the gospel to students in religious studies.
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an established truth or principle regarded as indisputable
- Honesty is treated as gospel in their household.
- He takes her advice as gospel.
- The guideline is accepted as gospel by the team.
- Scientists do not consider anecdotal evidence gospel.
- The manager treats efficiency as gospel in the office.
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a doctrine or principle believed to be of vital importance
- Education is the gospel for reformers.
- She preaches the gospel of healthy living.
- They follow the gospel of teamwork in all projects.
- The coach teaches the gospel of discipline to players.
- He advocates the gospel of innovation.