Peter critiques false teachers, highlighting the distinction between belief and receiving the Holy Spirit. Shawn warns against exploitation in religious settings, emphasizing vigilance against deceit and the dangers of false doctrines like those of the Nicolaitans.
Shawn's method: verse-by-verse scripture study, minimal anecdotes, independent Bible reading, multiple translations, focus on apostles' obedience, Jesus' crucifixion symbolism.
Shawn's teaching highlights God's deliverance of the righteous, the balance of justice and mercy, the importance of human choice, and respect for authority, using biblical examples.
Shawn's teaching emphasizes personal responsibility, equality in Christ, the apostles' unique miracles, spiritual over physical miracles, and the unstoppable spread of the Gospel.
Peter warns of false teachers leading believers astray, facing judgment like rebellious angels. Shawn emphasizes faith, love, and historical divine punishment parallels.
The teaching contrasts Barnabas' genuine giving with Ananias and Sapphira's deceit, highlighting religious hypocrisy. It emphasizes authenticity, transparency, and the dangers of deception, while exploring Trinitarian and non-Trinitarian views on the Holy Spirit.
Early believers in Acts 4:32 shared possessions, united by faith in Jesus. True unity requires love, patience, and forgiveness. Avoid harmful divisions; seek spiritual unity.
Peter emphasizes prophecy as a reliable truth, the role of the Holy Spirit, vigilance against false teachings, and the immediate consequences of denying Jesus.
Shawn's teaching contrasts predestination and Open Theism, emphasizing God's omniscience, fairness, and love, allowing human free will while ensuring His ultimate plan prevails.
Shawn teaches from 2 Peter 1:12-19, stressing remembrance of essential truths to prevent believers from falling. He highlights faith's journey, spiritual growth, and prophecy's reliability.
