Bible Dictionary

Gospel

Good news; especially the good news concerning Jesus Christ.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

214 of 516

Letter

G

Meaning

Good news; especially the good news concerning Jesus Christ.

Key Scriptures

  • Matthew 4:23
  • Mark 1:14-15
  • Luke 4:18
  • Romans 1:16
  • 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
  • Galatians 1:6-9
  • Ephesians 6:15
  • Colossians 1:5-6

Original Language

Greek

εὐαγγέλιον

euangelion

good news; gospel

Meaning

The gospel is good news, especially the good news concerning Jesus Christ.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, gospel means “good news.”

The term is used for the message concerning Jesus Christ, the kingdom of God, and the proclamation of salvation recorded in the New Testament.


Key References

  • Matthew 4:23
  • Mark 1:14-15
  • Luke 4:18
  • Romans 1:16
  • 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
  • Galatians 1:6-9
  • Ephesians 6:15
  • Colossians 1:5-6

  • Salvation
  • Kingdom
  • Faith
  • Grace
  • Christ

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Scriptures

  • Matthew 4:23
  • Mark 1:14-15
  • Luke 4:18
  • Romans 1:16
  • 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
  • Galatians 1:6-9
  • Ephesians 6:15
  • Colossians 1:5-6

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Study Topics

gospel salvation christ preaching