Shawn's teaching on John 17 highlights Jesus' intercessory prayer, emphasizing the balance of "Father" and "Son" mentions, the connection with believers, and the themes of glory, truth, and belief. It underscores the importance of knowing God and Jesus for eternal life, beyond mere belief, through a deep, transformative relationship facilitated by the Holy Spirit.
Align words with actions, emphasize impartiality, avoid favoritism, reflect agape love, focus on faith and works, prioritize spiritual connections over structures.
The teaching summary emphasizes the "perfect law of liberty" as love towards God and neighbor, aligning actions with words, controlling speech, and caring for the needy while maintaining purity.
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.
James teaches believers to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, emphasizing faith, patience, and love. Salvation is both present and future, requiring active faith.
James 1:19 highlights God's unchanging nature, giving only good gifts. Shawn's teaching emphasizes God's election based on His will, not human merit, and the importance of listening and patience.
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.
James teaches that temptations arise from personal desires, not God. God is purely good, giving perfect gifts. Sin leads to death, but spiritual growth aligns with God's nature.
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.
