The teaching highlights that Easter blends pagan and Christian traditions, emphasizes daily Christian living over specific observances, and stresses faith over law for righteousness. Christ's crucifixion is seen as a substitutionary atonement, fulfilling the curse of the law, and faith connects believers to the Holy Spirit, fostering genuine love.
Shawn teaches Gabriel's announcements of John and Jesus' births, emphasizing divine favor, angelic roles, and Jesus' spiritual kingdom, challenging Trinitarian views.
Shawn's teaching on Luke 1:6-17 highlights John the Baptist's divine role, filled with the Holy Spirit from the womb, preparing the way for Jesus, emphasizing righteousness and God's plan.
Shawn teaches that true righteousness comes from faith, not the law, as shown by Abraham. Faith aligns believers with God's promises, justifying them through grace, not deeds.
Paul warns Galatians against false teachings, emphasizing faith in Jesus for righteousness. Shawn highlights Jesus' crucifixion as redemption, freeing believers from sin.
Shawn's teaching highlights Luke's identity as a likely proselyte, educated in Greek, with connections to Paul. The Gospel of Luke is orderly, universal, and aimed at non-Jews, featuring unique parables and miracles. Written around 60-63 A.D., it addresses Theophilus, providing a historically accurate account of Jesus's life.
Shawn's teaching on II Corinthians 13:1-6 highlights Paul's warning to the Corinthians about discipline, self-examination, apostolic authority, and the Trinity's role in faith.
Paul and Shawn teach that believers are spiritually reborn through Christ's crucifixion, living by faith, not law, with Christ's Spirit within, reflecting His love and humility.
Paul defends his apostleship to the Corinthians, balancing humility with authority, emphasizing spiritual edification, integrity, and unity, while addressing financial concerns and urging moral correction.
Shawn's teaching highlights the struggle against legalism, emphasizing faith in Christ over law adherence. Justification and righteousness come through faith, not the law, promoting spiritual freedom and transformation.
God's grace suffices; strength in weakness. Trust His will, not all prayers answered. Jesus' authority, worship Him. Embrace weakness, rely on grace for strength.
Paul confronts Peter for hypocrisy, emphasizing direct conflict resolution. Shawn teaches love and faith over fear. Hypocrisy is criticized; faith in Christ, not law, saves.
Shawn's teaching highlights Paul's defense of Gospel integrity against Mosaic law imposition on Gentiles, his independent apostolic authority, and the Gospel's universal yet adaptable nature.
Paul defends his apostleship through personal suffering, visions, and revelations, emphasizing humility. He describes being caught up to the third heaven, highlighting spiritual experiences over boasting. He acknowledges a "thorn in the flesh" to prevent pride, teaching that trials foster humility and spiritual growth.
Paul defends his apostleship by highlighting shared Jewish heritage, surpassing dedication, and enduring hardships, using his sufferings as testimony against false apostles.
Paul's visit to Jerusalem aimed to meet Peter and James, emphasizing his independent gospel revelation. He opposed imposing Jewish laws on Gentiles, advocating freedom in Christ.
Paul labors in Corinth without financial support to avoid accusations, contrasting with false apostles. Shawn warns against deceptive appearances and emphasizes true character.
Paul's apostolic authority and gospel were received directly from Jesus, not humans. His mission to the Gentiles was independent of Jewish apostles, emphasizing divine revelation.
Shawn's teaching highlights Paul's astonishment at the Galatians' quick abandonment of the true gospel, emphasizing its divine origin and the dangers of adding to it.
Shawn highlights Paul's defense of his Apostolic role, his godly jealousy for the Corinthians, and the dangers of deviating from the simple gospel of Christ.
