Gospels are a genre of ancient literature concerning the life of Jesus. The word derives from the Old English word for "good news," a translation of the Greek word ε�?αγγέλιον (euangelion). This refers to the "good news" being told, that Jesus has redeemed a fallen world. Each of the books reveals, by preaching and reinterpretation, the story of Jesus Christ's life, the good news about Christ's life and presence. The word gospel can ... have a narrower meaning, especially when used by evangelical Christians, to mean the specific actions of Christ that are necessary for salvation.