'gospel' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'gōdspel,' where 'gōd' meant 'good' and 'spel' meant 'news' or 'story.'

'gōdspel' transformed into the Middle English word 'gospel,' and eventually became the modern English word 'gospel.'

Initially, it meant 'good news,' specifically the good news of Christ, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.