Rescued: The Unexpected and Extraordinary News of the Gospel

by Fr. John Riccardo

Overview

How can we believe and be transformed by the gospel? Once we understand that the gospel is not merely "good" news but explosive, life-changing news, we will never be the same again. And in response to God's work in our lives, what part can we play in recreating the world for God's good plan? In this powerful book, Fr. John Riccardo helps us to see the world through God's lens, with a clear vision of the plot and the outcome of the story we're living in.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781593253813
Publisher:	Word Among Us Press, The
Publication date:	09/23/2020
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	62,467
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Fr. John Riccardo is a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit, ordained in 1996. He is the founder of Acts XXIX, a ministry to help pastors and their teams transform their parish culture and reclaim the Church's missionary identity. His popular show, Christ Is the Answer, is broadcast daily over the EWTN radio network. In addition to his work in Detroit, Fr. Riccardo has served as a member of the USCCB National Advisory Council and is currently a member of the Alpha USA Pastors Forum. He is the author of the bestselling books Heaven Starts Now: Becoming a Saint Day by Day and Rerouting: Finding Our Way Back to God and His Church.

Table of Contents

Foreword Scott Hahn 7

Introduction: God Wants His World Back 11

Chapter 1 The Whole Story 17

Part I Created

Chapter 2 In the Beginning 28

Chapter 3 The Uniqueness of the Genesis Creation Story 39

Chapter 4 God's Grandeur and Reckless Love 50

Part II Captured

Chapter 5 What the Hell Happened? 60

Chapter 6 Enemy Territory 64

Chapter 7 The Enemy's Root Strategy and Tactics 74

Chapter 8 Satan's Goal for Your Life? Destruction 82

Part III Rescued

Chapter 9 Unshakable Confidence 94

Chapter 10 Why Did Jesus Come? 99

Chapter 11 What Was Jesus Doing on the Cross? 106

Chapter 12 What Difference Does It Make? 119

Chapter 13 What Difference Does It Make? (Continued) 130

Chapter 14 The Heart of the Gospel 138

Part IV Response

Chapter 15 Our Personal Response to Jesus: Gratitude, Surrender, and Courage 144

Chapter 16 The Mission Response 160

Chapter 17 Helping God Get His World Back 173

Notes 181