Merriam-Webster Definition of the Gospel: Part Two
Posted: May 21, 2008 Filed under: The Gospel Leave a commentGospel as an Adjective
1a. having a basis in or being in accordance with the gospel
1b. marked by special or fervid emphasis on the gospel
2. of, relating to, or being religious songs of American origin associated with evangelism and popular devotion and marked by simple melody and harmony and elements of folk songs and blues