Acts Teaching

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.

Acts 16:26-34 Bible Teaching

Paul and Silas' faith led to a miraculous prison release, inspiring a jailer's conversion. Shawn's teaching emphasizes self-denial, community support, and hospitality.

Acts 16:16-25 Bible Teaching

A spirit-possessed maiden's prophecy profits her masters until Paul expels the spirit, causing financial loss and his imprisonment. The teaching highlights liberation, faith, and praising God amid adversity.

Acts 15:23-41 Bible Teaching

The teaching summary emphasizes the early church's decision against requiring circumcision for Gentiles, the importance of context in scripture interpretation, reliance on spiritual guidance over institutional authority, the evolving role of prophecy, and the need for reconciliation and forgiveness in conflicts.

Acts 16:1-15 Bible Teaching

Timothy, nurtured by Eunice and Lois, was circumcised by Paul to avoid Jewish conflict. Paul's flexible approach spread faith, seen in the Macedonian call and Lydia's conversion.

Acts 15:13-21 Bible Teaching

Paul and Barnabas addressed Gentile circumcision in Jerusalem. James concluded Gentiles needn't follow this, advising avoidance of idolatry, fornication, strangled animals, and blood.

Acts 15:5-13 Bible Teaching

The teaching emphasizes salvation through faith and grace in Jesus, not adherence to Jewish laws like circumcision. It highlights unity, internal faith, and liberation from the Law.

Acts 14:24 – 15:4 Bible Teaching

Shawn emphasizes genuine prayer and fasting, critiques insincere practices, highlights early church debates on Jewish customs, and stresses spiritual transformation over rituals.

Acts 14:23 Bible Teaching

The teaching summary discusses the role of apostles and prophets in church governance, questioning modern claims of apostolic authority, emphasizing spiritual unity, and prioritizing love over structured institutions.

Acts 14:19-22 Bible Teaching

Communion at CAMPUS is participant-driven, not leadership-emphasized, seen as a memorial. Paul and Barnabas redirect idol worship to God. Shawn teaches against idolatry, emphasizing God's eternal nature. Paul highlights God's provision through nature, urging faith despite tribulations.

Acts 14:1-18 Bible Teaching

Paul and Barnabas preached powerfully, faced opposition, and performed miracles. Shawn teaches on God's message confirmation, spiritual fruit, and purposeful division.

Acts 13:40-52 Bible Teaching

Paul's message in Acts 13 highlights justification through faith in Jesus, contrasting the Law of Moses. Despite Jewish opposition, Gentiles embraced it, expanding the Gospel.

Acts 13:24-39 Bible Teaching

Paul's teaching highlights Jesus as the Savior, fulfilling God's promise to Israel. Through Jesus' resurrection, salvation extends to all, transcending the Law of Moses.

Acts 13:12-23 Bible Teaching

Paul and Barnabas's encounter with Sergius Paulus led to belief after Elymas's blinding. Paul preached Jesus as Savior in Antioch, highlighting Israel's history and David's faith.

Acts 13:2-11 Bible Teaching

Shawn's teaching highlights the Holy Spirit's role in guiding early Christians, ordination as separation, the importance of prayer, and the transformative Truth of Jesus. Paul confronts Elymas, showing divine insight and temporary judgment, emphasizing corrective, not permanent, punishment.

Acts 13:2 Bible Teaching

Self-examine motivations in service; discern Holy Spirit's guidance; revelations must align with scripture; Holy Spirit as God's presence, not a separate entity; challenge Trinitarianism.

Acts 12:5-19 Bible Teaching

Shawn's teaching on Acts 12:5-19 emphasizes prayer's power, faith's role, and divine will. It contrasts spiritual vs. physical awareness, highlights divine intervention, and humorously explores faith vs. expectation through Rhoda's story.

Acts 12:1-4 Bible Teaching

Shawn discusses New Testament prophets like Agabus, their role as teachers, and symbolic acts. Agabus predicted a famine during Claudius's reign. Prophets today must align with scripture. Herod Agrippa persecuted Christians for political gain. Easter's translation issues are noted, and Christians are urged to respect others' beliefs, acting from faith and conscience.

Acts 11:19-26 Bible Teaching

Christianity spread to Gentiles post-Stephen's persecution, notably in Antioch. Shawn teaches faith order: God's presence, belief in Jesus, turning to God. Barnabas encouraged steadfast faith, challenging "Once Saved, Always Saved." Engaging with Scripture strengthens faith. "Christian" was initially derogatory, now signifies anointed followers. Believers act as vessels of the Holy Spirit, serving others.

Acts 11:1-18 Bible Teaching

Shawn's teaching distinguishes Jesus' resurrection from His second coming, highlights Peter's role in extending salvation to Gentiles, and emphasizes inclusive, non-hierarchical Christian ministry.

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