North Point Community Church The Last Kingdom, Part 1: Lost in Translation // Andy Stanley
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Jan 19, 2025 Explore the intriguing shift from viewing Jesus solely as Savior to recognizing him as a king. Discover how early faith frameworks often prioritize sin and salvation, overshadowing the royal identity of Jesus. Learn about the significance of Luke's birth narrative and how the translation of terms like Messiah and Christ has impacted understanding. Andy Stanley emphasizes that the central narrative of the New Testament is about God's everlasting kingdom, encouraging listeners to engage with their faith as active participants in this kingdom.
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Jesus Presented As King
- Andy Stanley argues the New Testament presents Jesus primarily as a king, not merely a savior.
- Reframing faith around a reigning king reshapes how you read and live the New Testament.
Reread Scripture With A New Lens
- Fact-check and reread the New Testament with the king-and-kingdom lens Andy proposes.
- Let this paradigm shift change how you interpret familiar passages and doctrines.
Common Childhood Faith Template
- The common childhood faith template centers on creation, sin, Jesus saving us, and heaven or hell.
- That template shaped which Bible passages and practices communities prioritized.
