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.
Shawn's teaching on Colossians 3:20 stresses children's obedience to parents, fostering mutual honor. Fathers should avoid provoking anger. Emphasizes living for Christ, impartial judgment, equality, and meaningful communication. Highlights key figures like Epaphras and Aristarchus, and Paul's personal touch in letters.
Shawn teaches that Christ's peace is internal, not tied to circumstances. Embrace gratitude, align actions with Christ, and practice mutual submission in marriage for harmony.
Paul's message in Colossians 3:9-17 encourages discarding negative traits, embodying virtues like compassion and love, with Christ uniting believers. Shawn emphasizes knowledge of God for spiritual growth, equality in Christ, and divine election for broader purposes, urging believers to embody love, patience, and kindness for harmonious community.
Focus on spiritual growth by prioritizing heavenly matters, mortifying earthly desires, and embodying Christ's teachings of kindness, humility, love, and peace.
Paul and Shawn emphasize freedom from religious laws through Christ's sacrifice, urging believers to focus on true faith and growth in Christ, not outdated practices.
Shawn warns against worldly philosophies, emphasizing faith in Christ. He contrasts the Spirit of the World with the Spirit of God, highlighting the Holy Spirit's role post-resurrection.
Paul emphasizes steadfast faith, Gospel's universal reach, his role in spreading it, and Christ's presence as hope for all. Shawn highlights God's nature and true conversion.
Christ's sacrifice reconciles humanity with God, offering general peace and individual transformation through faith. Perseverance in faith is essential for salvation.
Shawn's teaching emphasizes Jesus as redeemer, His blood's role in forgiveness, and a non-Trinitarian view of God as unified expressions, with Jesus as God's incarnate Word.
Paul commends Colossians for faith, love, and hope, emphasizing gospel truth, spiritual growth, and God's will. Believers are empowered by God, delivered from darkness.
Paul's letter to Colossians, written in 62 AD from Rome, addresses false teachings, emphasizes Christ's supremacy, and encourages spiritual growth and unity in faith.
