A TGNN model showing how God revealed Himself—from voice and temple to Spirit within.
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The Seven Manifestations
The Seven Manifestations is a TGNN teaching that outlines seven major ways God has revealed Himself throughout Scripture. These manifestations show the movement from material religion to fulfilled spiritual relationship.
ExplanationDeveloped by Shawn McCraney, The Seven Manifestations describe key moments in the biblical story where God reveals Himself in increasingly personal and immaterial ways:Voice – God speaks directly (e.g., to Adam and Eve)Messenger – Angelic presence (e.g., Abraham, Moses)Pillar – Physical sign (e.g., cloud and fire in the wilderness)Tabernacle/Temple – God’s dwelling among a peopleYeshua (Jesus) – The Word made fleshWritten Word – Scripture as inspired recordSpirit – God now dwelling in individualsTGNN teaches that these manifestations were progressive—not equal—and culminated in the Spirit, who now leads us inwardly. This teaching helps explain the shift from external, material religion to fulfilled, personal spirituality in the present age.
