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#GOSPEL: Life, Hope, and Truth for Generation Now
Five to ten seconds.
After that, the filter kicks in.
In our day and age, five to ten seconds is usually all the time we’re given to persuade someone that what we have to say is worthy of his or her time. You and I live in a world suffering from a relentless bombardment of information. Television, social media, advertising, acquaintances, friends, and family all vie for time and an attentive ear. If we don’t adapt and learn to filter out what we believe does not apply to us, we quickly become overwhelmed. In this new world of burst communication, our presentation of this Gospel needs to be adapted as well, and while it’s critically important that the content remain unchanged, the style and vehicle in which it is delivered must fit the culture it reaches. Through current cultural references and true stories, Daniel Rice, founder of #Gospel, will help you come to see the gospel for what it really is and how it can radically alter your everyday life. Rice invites you into the conversation as he breaks down Paul’s explanation of the gospel in Romans in a way that is accessible and engaging. Hash-tagging (#) a term invites others to join an open conversation and adds the author’s thoughts to our modern-day global exchange of ideas. This is the heart of #Gospel.
Welcome to the conversation.
After that, the filter kicks in.
In our day and age, five to ten seconds is usually all the time we’re given to persuade someone that what we have to say is worthy of his or her time. You and I live in a world suffering from a relentless bombardment of information. Television, social media, advertising, acquaintances, friends, and family all vie for time and an attentive ear. If we don’t adapt and learn to filter out what we believe does not apply to us, we quickly become overwhelmed. In this new world of burst communication, our presentation of this Gospel needs to be adapted as well, and while it’s critically important that the content remain unchanged, the style and vehicle in which it is delivered must fit the culture it reaches. Through current cultural references and true stories, Daniel Rice, founder of #Gospel, will help you come to see the gospel for what it really is and how it can radically alter your everyday life. Rice invites you into the conversation as he breaks down Paul’s explanation of the gospel in Romans in a way that is accessible and engaging. Hash-tagging (#) a term invites others to join an open conversation and adds the author’s thoughts to our modern-day global exchange of ideas. This is the heart of #Gospel.
Welcome to the conversation.
240 pages, Paperback
First published November 14, 2017
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Daniel Rice
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Daniel Rice is the founder of #Gospel, an organization created to bring the gospel to the current generation in a way that syncs with their culture and uniqueness. Before #Gospel, Daniel spent 10 years on staff with Calvary Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, working with small groups, young adults, and students. He and his wife Melissa have 5 children.
Daniel Rice is the founder of #Gospel, an organization created to bring the gospel to the current generation in a way that syncs with their culture and uniqueness. Before #Gospel, Daniel spent 10 years on staff with Calvary Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, working with small groups, young adults, and students. He and his wife Melissa have 5 children.
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April 25, 2021
A modern look at the christian faith, easy to pick up and an enjoyable read. I recommend this book if trying to explain Christianity to a non believer.
May 25, 2018
I loved this book. I can't stop thinking about it or talking about it. Filled with sound advice and deeply grounded Biblical teachings, this book will encourage you and prepare you to get off the fence and join the rescue team.
Each and every day we have choices to make, some major and some minor. Through all of our decision-making, we are encouraged to choose love over selfishness. The Gospel calls us to lead a life of repentance, submission and dependence. How do we do that? We are encouraged to obey authority, love others and stay pure. The author offers practical advice as to how to live our lives in such a way as to point others to Christ.
This was a book that I needed to read! Engaging, relatable and highly readable, this book will open up conversations about the power of the Gospel. The author encourages us to read, think, believe and trust. Filled with sound advice and much encouragement, this book should be read, shared and discussed.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review. I also purchased a Kinde copy of this book.
Each and every day we have choices to make, some major and some minor. Through all of our decision-making, we are encouraged to choose love over selfishness. The Gospel calls us to lead a life of repentance, submission and dependence. How do we do that? We are encouraged to obey authority, love others and stay pure. The author offers practical advice as to how to live our lives in such a way as to point others to Christ.
This was a book that I needed to read! Engaging, relatable and highly readable, this book will open up conversations about the power of the Gospel. The author encourages us to read, think, believe and trust. Filled with sound advice and much encouragement, this book should be read, shared and discussed.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review. I also purchased a Kinde copy of this book.
December 9, 2017
Rice writes, “This book is designed to be an open conversation, using current cultural references and stories to draw us into a thoughtful conversation about what the Gospel really is and how it radically alters our everyday lives.” (Loc 55/2095)
Rice is a good story teller. He tells stories about his own experiences, such as driving I-287 in a rain storm. He also retells historical stories, such as Scott's attempt to reach the South Pole. He then relates a truth of the Gospel to the story.
This would be a good book for people who are not familiar with the Bible. Discussing this book with another would be a nonthreatening way to begin a conversation about the Gospel.
I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review. Since I read an ARC, the quote may have been changed in the published edition.
Rice is a good story teller. He tells stories about his own experiences, such as driving I-287 in a rain storm. He also retells historical stories, such as Scott's attempt to reach the South Pole. He then relates a truth of the Gospel to the story.
This would be a good book for people who are not familiar with the Bible. Discussing this book with another would be a nonthreatening way to begin a conversation about the Gospel.
I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review. Since I read an ARC, the quote may have been changed in the published edition.
December 14, 2017
Are you a Bible reader? Have the stories in the Bible ever seemed not relevant to life today? I found a book that takes scripture and applies it to everyday modern life. It was written to give life, hope, and truth to Generation Now. A generation that is seeking God and desperately needs to find Him.
#GOSPEL: Life, Hope, and Truth for Generation Now by author Daniel Rice was a refreshing look at Scripture and the Gospels. It has a revolutionary, contemporary new insight to catch attention fast. Just like in today's fast faced world with television, video games, and going from one thing to another, author Rice is ready to grab attention and not let go. This young adult ministry and evangelism book from Barbour Publishing will draw in young adults and older ones, too. The large hashtag on the front cover is filled with trendy hashtags such as #Craycray. Just the cover will draw teens and twenty somethings to the book.
"Five to ten seconds. After that, the filter kicks in."
There are chapters filled with stories that really explain things in the language of today for the generation of today. The author explains that in our world today we have a short few seconds to make an impression on someone and win them over to listen to our story. "Five to ten seconds. After that, the filter kicks in." Most of the time we are tuned out, shut out. Author Rice has taken the gospel and put it in everyday language and situations so that the Now Generation will better understand it. He has made it contemporary and new. Taking the stories from Paul in Romans this author uses everyday examples and tales to make the Bible relevant and alive TODAY.
This is the first book I have read by author Rice. I really enjoyed it. He has a very smooth, easy writing style. The book was nice to read and hard to put down. It was interesting, gave me ideas, and made sense. I would give this to a wide variety of people. People seeking God, those with questions about their new found faith, teenagers and young adults, people working with youth, are just some of the ones that would benefit from this book. For me this is a five star read. It truly is a great book and I plan on giving a few copies this Christmas. You should, too.
#GOSPEL: Life, Hope, and Truth for Generation Now by author Daniel Rice was a refreshing look at Scripture and the Gospels. It has a revolutionary, contemporary new insight to catch attention fast. Just like in today's fast faced world with television, video games, and going from one thing to another, author Rice is ready to grab attention and not let go. This young adult ministry and evangelism book from Barbour Publishing will draw in young adults and older ones, too. The large hashtag on the front cover is filled with trendy hashtags such as #Craycray. Just the cover will draw teens and twenty somethings to the book.
"Five to ten seconds. After that, the filter kicks in."
There are chapters filled with stories that really explain things in the language of today for the generation of today. The author explains that in our world today we have a short few seconds to make an impression on someone and win them over to listen to our story. "Five to ten seconds. After that, the filter kicks in." Most of the time we are tuned out, shut out. Author Rice has taken the gospel and put it in everyday language and situations so that the Now Generation will better understand it. He has made it contemporary and new. Taking the stories from Paul in Romans this author uses everyday examples and tales to make the Bible relevant and alive TODAY.
This is the first book I have read by author Rice. I really enjoyed it. He has a very smooth, easy writing style. The book was nice to read and hard to put down. It was interesting, gave me ideas, and made sense. I would give this to a wide variety of people. People seeking God, those with questions about their new found faith, teenagers and young adults, people working with youth, are just some of the ones that would benefit from this book. For me this is a five star read. It truly is a great book and I plan on giving a few copies this Christmas. You should, too.
December 8, 2017
#GOSPEL: Life, Hope, and Truth for Generation Now
by Daniel Rice
Five to ten seconds.
After that, the filter kicks in.
In our day and age, five to ten seconds is usually all the time we’re given to persuade someone that what we have to say is worthy of his or her time. You and I live in a world suffering from a relentless bombardment of information. Television, social media, advertising, acquaintances, friends, and family all vie for time and an attentive ear. If we don’t adapt and learn to filter out what we believe does not apply to us, we quickly become overwhelmed. In this new world of burst communication, our presentation of this Gospel needs to be adapted as well, and while it’s critically important that the content remain unchanged, the style and vehicle in which it is delivered must fit the culture it reaches. Through current cultural references and true stories, Daniel Rice, founder of #Gospel, will help you come to see the gospel for what it really is and how it can radically alter your everyday life. Rice invites you into the conversation as he breaks down Paul’s explanation of the gospel in Romans in a way that is accessible and engaging. Hash-tagging (#) a term invites others to join an open conversation and adds the author’s thoughts to our modern-day global exchange of ideas. This is the heart of #Gospel.#GOSPEL: Life, Hope, and Truth for Generation Now
by Daniel Rice is a wonderful well written book
5 star book .I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
by Daniel Rice
Five to ten seconds.
After that, the filter kicks in.
In our day and age, five to ten seconds is usually all the time we’re given to persuade someone that what we have to say is worthy of his or her time. You and I live in a world suffering from a relentless bombardment of information. Television, social media, advertising, acquaintances, friends, and family all vie for time and an attentive ear. If we don’t adapt and learn to filter out what we believe does not apply to us, we quickly become overwhelmed. In this new world of burst communication, our presentation of this Gospel needs to be adapted as well, and while it’s critically important that the content remain unchanged, the style and vehicle in which it is delivered must fit the culture it reaches. Through current cultural references and true stories, Daniel Rice, founder of #Gospel, will help you come to see the gospel for what it really is and how it can radically alter your everyday life. Rice invites you into the conversation as he breaks down Paul’s explanation of the gospel in Romans in a way that is accessible and engaging. Hash-tagging (#) a term invites others to join an open conversation and adds the author’s thoughts to our modern-day global exchange of ideas. This is the heart of #Gospel.#GOSPEL: Life, Hope, and Truth for Generation Now
by Daniel Rice is a wonderful well written book
5 star book .I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
December 8, 2017
I felt this was the perfect book for Advent, to prepare one’s heart for Christmas.
We get our first glimpse of God’s rescue plan in the foretelling of the promise of a future Savior in Genesis 3:15. I enjoyed the author’s story telling of Abraham, who was also a part of God’s rescue plan for mankind. I loved the revealing of the “I AM” to Moses. God’s forgiveness is shown through the story of Jonah and his restoration. Isaiah opens our eyes to the foretelling of a Redeemer written hundreds of years before the birth of Jesus.
Romans 3:23 tells us that “all have sinned”. Romans 5:8 states that “while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” This is the Gospel message, that God sent His Son to rescue us from our separation from Him. We must choose to accept or reject the message.
When we repent and believe the Gospel, we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. So in Christ we have everything we need. He will never leave us and in Him we find peace and refuge in His perfect strength. We are also called to be a part of God’s rescue team by sharing His Gospel and making disciples.
I believe #Gospel is the perfect gift for anytime of the year. It is an easy read but packed full of truth and illustrations to help understand the Gospel message.
We get our first glimpse of God’s rescue plan in the foretelling of the promise of a future Savior in Genesis 3:15. I enjoyed the author’s story telling of Abraham, who was also a part of God’s rescue plan for mankind. I loved the revealing of the “I AM” to Moses. God’s forgiveness is shown through the story of Jonah and his restoration. Isaiah opens our eyes to the foretelling of a Redeemer written hundreds of years before the birth of Jesus.
Romans 3:23 tells us that “all have sinned”. Romans 5:8 states that “while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” This is the Gospel message, that God sent His Son to rescue us from our separation from Him. We must choose to accept or reject the message.
When we repent and believe the Gospel, we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. So in Christ we have everything we need. He will never leave us and in Him we find peace and refuge in His perfect strength. We are also called to be a part of God’s rescue team by sharing His Gospel and making disciples.
I believe #Gospel is the perfect gift for anytime of the year. It is an easy read but packed full of truth and illustrations to help understand the Gospel message.
December 28, 2017
#Gospel puts our edict as Christians - to bring news of our Savior to the world - in an understandable format. It is a book that reiterates the importance of being part of a community, and making it imperative to not only build our relationship with God, but also to turn that into action through loving and bringing the Gospel to the world. Using Paul's words from Romans, #Gospel reminds us that we all are sinners in need of a loving and forgiving Savior, whose needs are to accept our Savior, and to then bring our loving God to the rest of the world. This book would be a good one to study with a small group or Bible study. An invaluable aid to bringing an unchanging Gospel to an ever-changing world. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
December 7, 2017
In the introduction of this new book author Daniel Rice relates that in today's world five to ten seconds is all of the time we allow something or someone to gain our attention. He also explains that he wants to "break down Paul's explanation of the Gospel in Romans" and he succeeds with the writing of #Gospel. Rice uses the popular hashtag # to call attention to the subject, each of the twelve chapters and the many topics discussed within this book. His use of easy-to-understand language helps readers understand the message of Salvation that was so needed when Paul first delivered it and is even more urgent at this time. Today's believers need to pass the #Gospel message on to others and sharing this book is a great way to start!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
February 1, 2018
#GOSPEL
Life, Hope, and Truth for Generation Now
by Daniel Rice
Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Shiloh Run Press
Christian , Nonfiction (Adult)
Pub Date 01 Dec 2017
I am reviewing a copy of #Gospel through Barbour publishing/Shiloh Run Press and Netgalley:
In this day and age we are given five to ten seconds to persuade someone that what we are talking about is worthy of their time. We live in a world that is bombarded with information from social media to television, to advertising, even friends and acquaintances are all asking for our attention, causing us to adapt
Daniel Rice the founder of #Gospel will show us how the Gospel can radically change our everyday lives. He shows us how to break down the Gospel to reach to others.
I give #Gospel five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
Daniel Rice the founder of #Gospel will show us how the Gospel can radically change our everyday lives. He shows us how to break down the Gospel to reach to others.
I give #Gospel five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
January 14, 2018
I don't read enough non-fiction, so I decided to review this one. It sounded interesting, and different..... and it was both of those.
We live in different times. Everything is fast paced, and though God and the Gospel never changes, our methods of presenting it may need to adapt to the changing times. This book is not an attempt to water down or change the Gospel in any way, but it is a book to help break down our ways of presenting it in a more engaging way to catch the interest and attention of this fast paced drive through world we live in.
The author is new to me, but I liked both his writing style and what he has to say in the book. He has a lot of good ideas, and even opened my eyes to some new things. I recommend.
April 16, 2018
A book that touches the heart, compels you to think and assess where you are in this life and just how much we need Christ. It gave me a clearer understanding of my job as a Christian. I recommend this book to everyone, there are scenarios everyone can relate to. I thoroughly enjoyed my time spent in these pages!
A book that touches the heart, compels the reader to think and assess where they are in their relationship with Christ, and makes one realize just how much we need a Savior. It gave me a clearer understanding of my responsibility as a Christ follower. I recommend this book to everyone. There are scenarios that everyone can relate to. I thoroughly enjoyed my time spent in these pages!
A book that touches the heart, compels the reader to think and assess where they are in their relationship with Christ, and makes one realize just how much we need a Savior. It gave me a clearer understanding of my responsibility as a Christ follower. I recommend this book to everyone. There are scenarios that everyone can relate to. I thoroughly enjoyed my time spent in these pages!
December 15, 2017
Engaging! A great concept to present the gospel in such a way to reach current generations and draw them into the gospel and God's plan. I love the heart of "#GOSPEL" is to reach younger people with their own unique culture and experience. I would add, however, that Rice's style is
inviting regardless of what generation a person belongs to or their level of experience in Bible studies. I believe that Rice's stories and examples really helped in bringing through the message of Salvation and are inspiring in their own right. In easy to understand language and content Rice drew me and made me want to learn more. A good read.
inviting regardless of what generation a person belongs to or their level of experience in Bible studies. I believe that Rice's stories and examples really helped in bringing through the message of Salvation and are inspiring in their own right. In easy to understand language and content Rice drew me and made me want to learn more. A good read.
December 11, 2017
Over the years I have witnessed new Christians being so excited but then they disappeared not to be heard from again. This book by Daniel Rice talks about ways to communicate in a better and easier way. It was researched very well and easy to understand.
He explores the bible, especially the book of Romans in a new way that pulls the reader into wanting to read more and more of the bible.
The title that includes a hashtag (#) certainly gets the attention of the millennials. This book would be really good for them.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
He explores the bible, especially the book of Romans in a new way that pulls the reader into wanting to read more and more of the bible.
The title that includes a hashtag (#) certainly gets the attention of the millennials. This book would be really good for them.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
November 26, 2017
This is a Goodreads win review. This is an awesome book. I am now in a church where the pastor is trying to reach out to people who are younger or on the fringe of being in a church. The other churches I have gone to have such a rigid formula that every week is the same and some are so boring you do not want to go back. If more Pastors used the style of talking with others about the Gospel like this author does the churches would be full here. This is really a forward thinking book and even though I am older I like this thinking.
December 7, 2017
God has a rescue plan! It's up to us whether or not we are willing to learn to live by faith and obedience and cross that bridge that He has built for us. Shall we continue to live for ourselves - always doing what is best for us? Or is it time to learn to live for God's glory and what is best for others? This well-researched book is written in language we can all understand with examples that we encounter every day. There is 'Life, Hope and Truth for the Generation Now'.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
February 18, 2018
I think the kindest and most generous assessment I can give of this book is that I was not part of the intended audience. In the vein of I Corinthians 3:2 this the milk, not the solid food. It was very much like a typical sermon in a mainline protestant church these days. Somewhat illustrative stories followed by milquetoast platitudes followed by more milksop stories.
I don't want to really sound like I am dissing the author and his book. I give him an A+ for sincerity and for trying to reach people with the Word. I was just hoping for a little more.
I don't want to really sound like I am dissing the author and his book. I give him an A+ for sincerity and for trying to reach people with the Word. I was just hoping for a little more.
January 18, 2021
Each chapter is a different topic of discussion. Personally, I believe it to be for a group setting but it was good for personal reading. It was intended to make you think and, perhaps, change our attention on some matters of unimportant (television, social media, etc.) toward more important matters of learning God's Word, focusing in on our families, friends and neighbors, etc. This book might even be an interesting venue to start up conversations when friends are visiting or when you visit others.
October 22, 2017
I was able to read #Gospel for free from Netgalley, the publisher and the author for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The book is a guidance to our current state of being, the need/want to be born again and find a Church to attend to. This book will motivate you to read the Bible and alter your everyday life.
The book is a guidance to our current state of being, the need/want to be born again and find a Church to attend to. This book will motivate you to read the Bible and alter your everyday life.
March 4, 2018
Our relationship with God
Interesting thoughts of Christianity. The ending could have covered more but it leaves you pondering and that is probably the best way of dealing with how each of us feels about out relationship with God and how we can do His will. Enjoyed reading this book.
Interesting thoughts of Christianity. The ending could have covered more but it leaves you pondering and that is probably the best way of dealing with how each of us feels about out relationship with God and how we can do His will. Enjoyed reading this book.
June 2, 2018
This is a neat book for people who are new to Christianity and to the Gospel. Aimed at young adults-ish, Rice does a good job of explaining the message at the core of Jesus' lessons, the good news, in a conversational way that doesn't feel tacky or like an adult trying to speak in youth slang. While I'm certainly not a young adult, I am a young Christian, and I found the book useful and engaging.
December 15, 2017
I won a copy of this book during a Goodreads giveaway. I am under no obligation to leave a review or rating and do so voluntarily. I am paying it forward by passing this book along to a friend who I think will enjoy it too.
November 9, 2017
#GOSPEL: Life, Hope, and Truth for Generation Now by Daniel Rice is a way to share the Gospel with those who have a limited attention span. It is in simple language and easy to follow.
I received a copy thru a Goodreads Giveaway.
I received a copy thru a Goodreads Giveaway.
December 20, 2017
A great book using stories that all can relate to, that allows us to see the Gospel and shows us how it can change our lives. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
April 1, 2018
Very interesting and thought provoking.
Enjoyed this book very much . The author had many interesting and fresh ways of explaining a topic that has been written on so many times and ways. Highly recommend.
Enjoyed this book very much . The author had many interesting and fresh ways of explaining a topic that has been written on so many times and ways. Highly recommend.
July 6, 2018
Gospel:Life, Hope, and Truth for generarion
This was an interesting book. Often times a,little hard to follow. However it does provide some insight as,to how we should react to circumstances in our lives. Would give it 4 starsl
This was an interesting book. Often times a,little hard to follow. However it does provide some insight as,to how we should react to circumstances in our lives. Would give it 4 starsl
February 12, 2018
Excellent
Excellent book. Easy to read. I highly recommend this book. There is wisdom in the pages of this book .
Excellent book. Easy to read. I highly recommend this book. There is wisdom in the pages of this book .
March 3, 2018
Thought provoking.
March 23, 2018
Wow!
Excellent book about what Christ and the Gospel are all about. A very thought provoking book. Really makes you think about what you believe about Jesus.
Excellent book about what Christ and the Gospel are all about. A very thought provoking book. Really makes you think about what you believe about Jesus.
June 26, 2018
A book with bible references and more recent stories that relate to the bible reference.
July 12, 2018
A little basic, but with the Gospel, that’s not a bad thing.
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