Verse by Verse Teachings is an in-depth, methodical study of the Bible led by Shawn McCraney. Launched in 2013, these teachings are dedicated to helping individuals understand every single verse scripture in its purest, most contextual form—free from institutional biases or doctrinal agendas.
Whether you’re new to the Bible or seeking deeper insights, these teachings will equip you to understand the text in historical, cultural and exegetical context – outside of the bounds of religious tradition.
John and Shawn discuss sin, distinguishing between non-deadly sins, which can be prayed for, and "sin unto death," linked to denying faith in Christ. They emphasize prayer, understanding through Jesus, and guarding against idolatry. Shawn highlights the divine order in resurrection and the importance of acknowledging Jesus' divine nature.
Shawn's teaching highlights the Bible's spiritual value despite textual flaws, critiques inerrancy, emphasizes ongoing faith, and underscores prayer aligned with God's will.
John's teaching highlights faith as key to overcoming worldly desires, emphasizing Jesus' example of humility and service. Faith in Jesus is essential, contrasting with other spiritual paths.
The teaching explores love in 1 John 4:19, emphasizing love as a response to God's initial love. It discusses love's evolution from gratitude to unconditional, reflecting divine love. True agape love for God and others is central, manifesting in keeping commandments and loving others. Jesus as the Anointed One signifies salvation, and true belief results in love akin to family. Loving God involves manageable commandments, leading to liberation and joy. Selflessness leads to peace, contrasting with chaos from sinful desires. True freedom is in serving God, not worldly pleasures.
The teaching emphasizes agape love from God, shown through Jesus, urging believers to love others, expelling fear, and reflecting God's presence, challenging exclusivity of divine love.
Shawn's teaching stresses discerning God's truth, testing spirits, recognizing Jesus' incarnation, and agape love as proof of God's presence, countering false teachings.
John: Love through Christ's sacrifice, emulate in deeds. Shawn: Love in actions, faith with deeds. True Christianity: Active faith, love-in-action. Faith leads to love.
Shawn's teaching on 1 John 3:11-19 highlights love in action as key to being God's child, contrasting envy with Christian love, and emphasizing selflessness and faith.
Sin is law transgression; Jesus fulfilled the law, freeing believers from sin. Faith in Christ, not law adherence, grants righteousness. God's children embody love, not sin.
Believers have an internal anointing from the Holy Spirit, guiding them in truth and righteousness, resisting deception, and preparing for Christ's return by living justly and lovingly.
John's teaching stresses truth, warns against antichrists, and emphasizes faith in Jesus for eternal life. Believers should remain in original teachings and avoid deception.
John warns of many antichrists as signs of the last times, urging believers to remain in Christ's teachings. Shawn interprets "last time" as the end of the Jewish age, not the world.
Shawn's teaching on 1 John 2:12-17 highlights spiritual maturity levels: children (forgiveness), young men (strength, overcoming evil), fathers (deep understanding), and warns against worldly desires.
Believers must love one another, reflecting Christ's light and truth. Love is both an old and new commandment, essential for spiritual growth and avoiding darkness.
John emphasizes keeping God's commandments as evidence of knowing Him, walking as Jesus did, and manifesting love, which signifies God's presence and true Christian growth.
Believers should avoid sin, love one another, and remain steadfast in faith. Jesus is our advocate and propitiation, ensuring reconciliation and salvation for all.
God is light; believers must pursue humility and transparency. True fellowship requires living in the light, reflecting God's presence, and obeying His commandments.
Shawn's teaching on 1 John 1:5 highlights God as pure light, devoid of darkness, urging believers to align with divine purity, embody light, and love, contrasting human imperfection.
John emphasizes Jesus' tangible reality, countering Docetism by affirming His physical incarnation and divine nature, fostering fellowship and joy among believers.
1 John, attributed to John the Evangelist, addresses Docetism, affirms Jesus' incarnation, emphasizes love, faith, and fellowship with God, and highlights authentic Christian life.
