In "Heart of the Matter," Shawn McCraney challenges traditional doctrines, advocating for faith rooted in love and conscience, paralleling religion and the music industry.
In Acts 7:46-50, Stephan highlights David's wish to build a temple, fulfilled by Solomon, symbolizing spiritual truths. God dwells in us, not in man-made temples.
In a recent teaching on 1 John 2:18-29, we discussed eschatology, antichrists, and the urgency of the "last time." Believers are urged to stay true to their faith.
Join Shawn McCraney and Matt Slick on 'Heart of the Matter' to explore Christian faith, emphasizing love over doctrine and inviting open-minded spiritual discovery.
In a teaching on Acts 7, Stephen parallels Moses and Christ, highlighting idolatry's dangers. He urges faith in God over material idols, reflecting on human nature.
In a session on 1 John 2:12-17, we discussed John's message to children, fathers, and young men, emphasizing forgiveness, knowledge, and strength, while warning against worldly desires.
In "Heart of the Matter," Shawn McCraney challenges traditional views of Satan, urging a reconsideration of its biblical origins and historical misconceptions.
A recent teaching explored parallels between Moses and Jesus in Acts 7:35-37, highlighting Moses as a ruler and deliverer, prefiguring Jesus' ultimate role.
We explored 1 John 2:7-11, focusing on love as a core Christian truth. John warns that harboring hatred keeps one in darkness. Love is an action, reflecting Christ's selfless love.
In "Heart of the Matter," Shawn McCraney urges viewers to rethink traditional views of Satan and Genesis, promoting a dynamic understanding of spiritual truths.
Moses' journey in Acts 7:30-34 teaches patience and divine timing. From royalty to fugitive, his 40-year wait prepared him for God's call at the burning bush.
We explored 1 John 2:1-6, highlighting our relationship with God through Jesus, who advocates for us. True knowledge of God is shown by keeping His commandments and loving others.
In "Heart of the Matter," Shawn McCraney critiques Sola Scriptura and Calvinism, advocating for a personal, Spirit-led faith journey.
In our session, we explored 1 John 2: urging believers not to sin, emphasizing Jesus as Advocate, keeping God's commandments, loving others, and warning of the antichrist.
We explored parallels between Joseph and Jesus, showing Old Testament foreshadows of Christ. Joseph and Moses prefigure Jesus' mission, highlighting God's faithfulness.
In "Heart of the Matter," Shawn McCraney urges viewers to rethink traditional religious practices, highlighting the Holy Spirit's power and a personal connection with God.
In our gathering, we explored 1 John 1:5-10, where God is light. This challenges us to confront our masks, seek genuine fellowship, and live in God's truth.
We explored the genealogical line from Adam to Jacob, focusing on the biblical theme of "exiting and entering," illustrating a journey of faith and transformation.
In "Heart of the Matter," Shawn McCraney examines evolving views of the Holy Spirit in Christianity, urging love and understanding as true measures of belief.
1st John 1:5 declares "God is light, and in him is no darkness." This highlights God's purity and offers hope, urging believers to embrace His light and truth.
In a recent teaching on Acts 7:6-8, we explored Abraham's covenant, highlighting God's promise and spiritual transformation through faith in Christ, beyond rituals.
In "Heart of the Matter," Shawn McCraney explores the Holy Spirit, challenging traditional views and advocating for a love-centered, personal faith with God and others.
In 1st John, the apostle highlights Jesus's eternal nature, countering Gnostic claims by affirming His humanity. This underscores the significance of His sacrifice.
Acts 7:4-5 highlights Abraham's faith as true righteousness, emphasizing trust in God's promises over moral purity. Faith, not sinlessness, justifies us before God.
On 'Heart of the Matter,' Shawn McCraney discussed 1 Peter 2:17-25, urging believers to embrace freedom from sin through Christ and live righteously, reflecting His love.
We explored Stephen's speech in Acts 7, questioning Luke's accuracy despite not being present, highlighting divine inspiration, eyewitnesses, and focusing on spiritual growth.
The transition from Peter's epistles to John's marks a shift in focus. Written in Ephesus, it emphasizes love and fellowship with God, countering errors like Docetism.
In "Heart of the Matter," Shawn McCraney clarifies his ministry's finances, stresses grace in faith, and explores Christian and LDS views on Jesus Christ.
In a recent teaching on 2 Peter 3, Peter reassures believers of Jesus' return, urging them to live holy lives and grow in grace, despite skepticism and scoffers.
In a recent teaching, we explored Stephen's narrative from Acts 6:12, focusing on his blasphemy charges and response, highlighting faith in Jesus over the Law.
