Evangelio (en. Gospel)
/eβanˈxeljo/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Text that contains the teachings of Jesus Christ.
The gospel of Matthew is one of the four gospels of the New Testament.
El evangelio de Mateo es uno de los cuatro evangelios del Nuevo Testamento.
Proclamation or message that is considered important and of a divine nature.
The gospel of peace is a message that should be spread throughout the world.
El evangelio de la paz es un mensaje que se debe difundir en todo el mundo.
Fundamental principle of a doctrine or belief.
The gospel of love should be the center of our Christian life.
El evangelio del amor debe ser el centro de nuestra vida cristiana.
Etymology
It comes from the Greek 'euangelion', which means 'good news'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to proclaim the gospel
to announce the teachings of Jesus Christ.
proclamar el evangelio
agent of the gospel
person dedicated to spreading the Christian message.
agente del evangelio
to live the gospel
to make the teachings of Jesus Christ a way of life.
vivir el evangelio
Related Words
evangelist
person who preaches the gospel and spreads Christian teachings.
evangelista
evangelization
action of spreading the gospel and converting people to the Christian faith.
evangelización
evangelical
relating to or belonging to the gospel.
evangélico
Slang Meanings
Sometimes used in a broader context to refer to any positive message.
That movie has a motivating gospel about perseverance.
Esa película tiene un evangelio motivador sobre la perseverancia.
In religious contexts, it may refer to a very devout lifestyle.
She lives a strict gospel, attending all church activities.
Ella vive un evangelio estricto, asistiendo a todas las actividades de la iglesia.