Evangelion
Evangelion is the Greek word commonly translated “gospel,” meaning good news. In the New Testament it refers especially to the message of salvation in Jesus Christ and, by extension, to the written Gospels.
At a Glance
Evangelion is the Greek word commonly translated “gospel,” meaning good news. In the New Testament it refers especially to the message of salvation in Jesus Christ and, by extension, to the written Gospels.
Description
Evangelion is a Greek term meaning “good news” and is the word normally translated “gospel” in the New Testament. Biblically, it refers first to the saving message announced by Christ and His apostles: that God has acted in fulfillment of His promises through the person and work of Jesus Christ, especially His death and resurrection, for the salvation of sinners. In Christian usage, the term can also refer by extension to the public proclamation of that message and, in a secondary sense, to the four canonical written Gospels that bear witness to Christ. This is a clear and standard biblical-theological term, though the entry should avoid drifting into speculative discussion of background usage beyond what is needed for readers.