Synonyms for

Gospels

Verb / ˈgɑ:spʌlz / Another word for gospels — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The teaching or revelation of Christ.

Synonyms & similar words

gospelsinging creed gospels churchdoctrine evangel religiousdoctrine gospeltruth gospel Bible Scriptures Testament Christianity doctrine teachings message truth evangel proclamation revelation preaching sermon homily lesson discourse tract

Synonyms by register

Formal

scriptures canonical texts sacred writings

Informal

good news the word the skinny

Literary

divine narratives sacred accounts holy writ

Antonyms

heresies falsehoods lies untruths deceptions misrepresentations

Common collocations

  • the four gospels
  • book of gospels
  • reading the gospels
  • preaching the gospels
  • study the gospels
  • synoptic gospels
  • gospels according to

Word family

noun gospel

Usage note

While 'gospels' most commonly refers to the four books of the New Testament, it can also be used more broadly to mean 'good news' or a set of principles or beliefs.

Example sentences

  1. The gospels tell us about the life of Jesus.
  2. We read the gospels to learn more about our faith.
  3. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John wrote the gospels.
  4. The gospels are an important part of the Bible.
  5. The gospels teach us how to live a good life.

Quotes

  • The gospel is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes.
  • The gospel is not a theory, not a speculation, but a fact.
  • The gospel is the good news that Jesus Christ died for our sins and rose again.

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