What Love Requires

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What Love Requires

Part 4

February 22, 2015 • Andy Stanley

The arrival of Jesus signaled an end to the Temple Model and the beginning of a brand new approach to faith—an approach based in love. But how do we really love others? For more, watch this episode of Brand:New entitled 'What Love Requires.

Redefining Terms

March 1, 2015 • Andy Stanley

Don't like the church? Is that your fault or the church's? In this episode of Brand:New, Andy exposes how the church veered off course.

Recycled

February 15, 2015 • Andy Stanley

Religion is powerful—so powerful it can shape our consciences. Unfortunately, our consciences have been shaped by a version of Christianity that reflects a blend of the rules-focused temple model and the Jesus movement, which is demonstrated by love. As a result, we’re tempted to prioritize law-keeping over loving others. How do we reconcile God’s law with Jesus’ call to love our neighbors?

Apoplectic

February 8, 2015 • Andy Stanley

Jesus stepped into a world where religion was characterized by the temple model: sacred places that housed sacred texts that were interpreted by sacred men who used those texts to control superstitious people. Jesus initiated something entirely new, a complete departure from the temple model. But soon enough some of his followers began to try to assimilate Jesus into the temple model.