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In Christianity, one of the four books at the beginning of the New Testament (by Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John) that describe the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Im Gottesdienst las der Pfarrer einen Abschnitt aus dem Johannes-Evangelium.
During the church service, the pastor read a passage from the Gospel of John.
The word 'Evangelium' (gospel) comes from Greek and literally means 'good news' or 'glad tidings.' Knowing this helps you understand the central meaning of the word in the Christian faith.
Die „frohe Botschaft“ ist ein anderer Ausdruck für das Evangelium.
The 'good news' is another expression for the gospel.
When one of the four books of the Bible is meant, a fixed structure is used: 'das Evangelium nach' (the Gospel according to) followed by the author's name. The four Gospels are those according to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Die Weihnachtsgeschichte steht im Evangelium nach Lukas.
The Christmas story is in the Gospel according to Luke.
When the Christian message as a whole is meant, 'Evangelium' (gospel) is often combined with verbs of saying and spreading. Typical verbs are 'das Evangelium verkünden' (to proclaim the gospel), 'predigen' (to preach), or 'verbreiten' (to spread).
Der Priester predigte über die Kernaussagen des Evangeliums.
The priest preached about the core messages of the gospel.
Outside a religious context, 'Evangelium' (gospel) describes a statement or teaching that someone sees as untouchable truth. This use often has a slightly ironic or critical undertone.
Was der Chef sagt, ist für ihn nicht immer das reine Evangelium.
What the boss says is not always the pure gospel truth to him.
embassy / message
'die Botschaft' and 'das Evangelium' can both mean an important central message. 'die Botschaft' is general and can fit religion, politics, art, or everyday life. 'das Evangelium' is mainly a religious word from Christianity and refers to the Christian message of salvation. Figuratively, it can also mean a statement that someone considers absolutely true. Learners may confuse the words because the gospel is also spoken of as a 'frohe Botschaft' (good news). Outside a Christian or figurative context, 'Botschaft' is usually more natural.
Im Gottesdienst spricht der Pfarrer über das Evangelium von der Hoffnung.
During the church service, the pastor talks about the gospel of hope.
Die Botschaft des Plakats ist, dass man weniger Plastik benutzen soll.
The message of the poster is that people should use less plastic.