
John 16:28-17:16 Bible Teaching
Jesus' divine origin, unique mission, and relationship with God; believers' direct access to God through faith in Jesus; spiritual regeneration; unity and protection of believers.
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Jesus' divine origin, unique mission, and relationship with God; believers' direct access to God through faith in Jesus; spiritual regeneration; unity and protection of believers.
Jesus teaches the Holy Spirit guides believers to truth, emphasizing spiritual growth from basic to advanced teachings. Shawn highlights the Spirit's role in believers' lives, the Bible's inspiration, and the shift in prayer post-resurrection. Jesus' resurrection brings joy and empowerment, while reconciliation with God is achieved through faith.
Jesus' departure allows the Holy Spirit to guide believers, convicting the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. His resurrection affirms His righteousness and victory over Satan.
Jesus' presence exposed sin, revealing hatred towards Him as hatred towards God. His words and miracles affirmed His divinity. The Holy Spirit and apostles testified, despite persecution. Understanding God's true nature prevents misuse of His name. Jesus' departure enabled the Holy Spirit's work. Engaging with scripture and prayer strengthens faith.
Shawn's teaching focuses on a "church deconstructed" model, emphasizing personal spiritual experiences, love as evidence of being chosen by God, and preparing for persecution.
Shawn critiques traditional ordination, emphasizing spiritual leadership through Christ, not formal titles. He advocates for equality, including women, guided by the Holy Spirit.
Jesus teaches love as the core of Christian life, exemplified by His relationship with the Father. Believers are called to love selflessly, abide in His commandments, and bear spiritual fruit.
Jesus as the true vine; believers must stay connected to Him for spiritual growth and fruitfulness. God prunes through His Word. Abiding in Jesus ensures love and godliness.
Shawn emphasizes context and honesty in John 15:1-8, highlighting Jesus as the vine, believers as branches, and the necessity of abiding in Christ for spiritual fruitfulness.
Shawn's teaching highlights love and the Holy Spirit from John 14, emphasizing love as a commandment, the Spirit's guidance, and believers' transformation through Christ.
Shawn's teaching highlights Christianity as a personal faith, focusing on the Holy Spirit as God's breath, emphasizing its role in guidance, comfort, and spiritual transformation.
Jesus assures apostles of greater works through the Holy Spirit, emphasizes belief and love, promises the Comforter, and discusses the Holy Spirit's gender transcending human terms.
Jesus' teachings reveal His divine connection with God, emphasizing spiritual recognition over physical sight. Knowing Jesus spiritually equates to knowing God, as He embodies God's essence.
Jesus is the sole path to God, emphasizing His role as the way, truth, and life. Human efforts are flawed; only through Jesus can one achieve reconciliation and spiritual fulfillment.
Jesus' journey to the cross, unity with God, promise of the Holy Spirit, and assurance of a heavenly place highlight faith, love, and spiritual understanding. Shawn stresses open-minded scripture interpretation and spiritual introspection.
True Christian love, as taught in John 13:34-35, is the ultimate goal, proving discipleship. It requires spiritual growth, faith, and embodying agape love, as Jesus did.
Jesus taught selfless service, love, and faith over legalism. He fulfilled the Law, offering redemption and emphasizing love as the mark of true discipleship.
Jesus' foot washing teaches humility, service, and spiritual cleansing. It symbolizes purification through faith, sanctification, and selfless service, fostering unity with God.
The teaching emphasizes humility, selfless love, and service, using Jesus washing His disciples' feet as a model. It highlights resisting Satan by exposing sins, embracing spiritual growth, and understanding God's humble nature.
The teaching highlights Passover's significance, Jesus as the sacrificial Lamb, parallels with Exodus, and emphasizes genuine devotion over rituals, focusing on love and salvation.