The purpose of gospel music is trifold: To uplift and encourage fellow believers. Preach the good news of Christ with hope and salvation for everyone. Entertain all the people with positive messages and beautiful values.Gospel music spreads a message of christianity of God, it expresses a message of good news. Gospel Music is joy and hope; it helped African American slaves to go through their daily challenges and still have hope and faith. During the late 1800's African American churches started developing this type of music.