
Acts 3:16-19 Bible Teaching
The teaching highlights the inseparable bond with Christ's love, emphasizes genuine faith in Jesus' authority, and stresses empathy, repentance, and transformation.
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.
The teaching highlights the inseparable bond with Christ's love, emphasizes genuine faith in Jesus' authority, and stresses empathy, repentance, and transformation.
Shawn's teaching at CAMPUS involves verse-by-verse Bible study, emphasizing living by the Spirit, unity in Christ, and the transformative power of Jesus' sacrifice.
Jesus teaches love for enemies, faith through action, and spiritual renewal. Miracles symbolize spiritual awakening, emphasizing God's power and believers' transformation.
The teaching highlights God's wisdom, active goodness, early church unity, spiritual over institutional growth, salvation through faith, and compassion in Christianity.
Shawn explores early Christians' communal living in Jerusalem, sharing possessions for unity and support, contrasting with Paul's communities, highlighting spiritual growth and challenges.
Shawn highlights voluntary belief in Jesus, contrasts forced faith, emphasizes spiritual over physical rituals, and advocates unity and love among believers.
Shawn's teaching highlights baptism in Jesus' name, spiritual discipleship, and Holy Spirit's role over rituals. Emphasizes universal call to salvation and personal responsibility.
Shawn highlights the transformative power of words in conveying truth, as seen in Acts 2. Peter's Spirit-led words led to conversion, emphasizing repentance and baptism.
David's life shows trust in God amid challenges, foreshadowing Christ's mission. Peter links David's words to Jesus' resurrection, affirming Jesus as Messiah.
Peter connects Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection to Old Testament prophecies, using David's life as a parallel to Jesus' journey. Shawn teaches on Jesus' anointings, David's trials, and the importance of faith and repentance, sharing a personal testimony of financial struggle and renewed faith.
Peter explains Jesus' crucifixion was God's plan, using men's evil actions for good. Jesus' resurrection frees believers from death's power, offering eternal life.
Peter explains Pentecost as fulfillment of Joel's prophecy, emphasizing universal Holy Spirit outpouring, divine communication, and salvation through genuine faith in Jesus.
Peter explains Pentecost's events as Joel's prophecy fulfillment, urging discernment through scripture. Shawn highlights Holy Spirit's role, contrasting spiritual ecstasy with drunkenness.
The New Testament Church began at Pentecost, marked by the Holy Spirit's filling, emphasizing a spiritual foundation over physical institutions. Early Christians focused on spiritual devotion post-70 AD. Terms like Hebrew, Israelite, and Jew have distinct meanings but are used interchangeably in the New Testament. Pentecost saw diverse Jews hear the Gospel in their languages, spreading Christianity globally. Regions like Cappadocia and Egypt played key roles in early Christianity's spread, highlighting the Gospel's universal reach.
Pentecost: Holy Spirit fills apostles, enabling diverse tongues, symbolizing divine unity. Contrasts Babel's confusion. Discusses spiritual gifts' relevance, glossolalia vs. xenolalia.
Acts 2: Pentecost, Holy Spirit descends, apostles speak in tongues. Symbolism: wind, fire. Aligns with Jewish festivals. Emphasizes free will, spiritual rebirth.
Attending church for God's Word is vital. Biblical apostles were unique, foundational witnesses of Christ. Modern apostles aren't needed; spiritual discernment is key.
Peter's address to 120 disciples highlights communal decision-making in selecting Matthias as the twelfth apostle, reflecting early church practices and emphasizing shared responsibility.
Shawn's teaching on Acts 1:10-11 emphasizes Jesus's ascension, the apostles' focus on the Kingdom, and the angels' encouragement. It stresses active Christian living, hope in Jesus's return, and the significance of Jesus's worship. The upper room symbolizes early Christian unity, with Peter's leadership pivotal in spreading the Gospel.
Shawn's teaching highlights Jesus' spiritual kingdom, the role of the Holy Spirit, selfless service, and spiritual over earthly priorities, emphasizing faith and love.