Bible Dictionary

Gospel

good news, glad tidings, or a message of joyful announcement

Quick Reference

Total Entries

116

Entry Position

50 of 116

Letter

G

Meaning

good news, glad tidings, or a message of joyful announcement

Key Scriptures

  • Isaiah 52:7
  • Mark 1:1
  • Mark 16:15
  • Romans 1:16
  • 1 Corinthians 15:1

Also Called

good news glad tidings message

Related Terms

Basic Meaning

Gospel is a word meaning good news, glad tidings, or a joyful announcement.

The term refers to a message that brings important and positive news.


Biblical Usage

The word gospel appears primarily in the New Testament and is used in preaching, teaching, letters, and historical accounts.

References also connect with earlier announcements of good news.


  • Salvation
  • Truth
  • Witness

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Scriptures

  • Isaiah 52:7
  • Mark 1:1
  • Mark 16:15
  • Romans 1:16
  • 1 Corinthians 15:1

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