Fear & Trembling
Shawn McCraney stresses personal integrity with God, proposes a “Christian Church Consumer Reports,” and contrasts Godly sorrow’s transformative power with worldly sorrow’s harm.
Sinking Jesus
William James highlights spiritual rebirth in religions, noting Christianity’s unique link to forgiveness and new life through faith in Jesus, unlike other transformations.
1 Corinthians 15 Part 8 Bible Teaching
Paul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians 15 emphasizes the transformation in resurrection, where believers receive a heavenly, non-material body, distinct from Jesus’ physical resurrection. He uses seed analogies to explain the transformation from earthly to spiritual bodies, highlighting varied glories and eternal differences.
2 Corinthians 7:2-11 Bible Teaching
Paul emphasizes mutual trust, godly sorrow for genuine repentance, and contrasts it with worldly sorrow. His loving guidance fosters transformation, highlighting empathy and love.
The End
Shawn emphasizes spiritual growth through Bible study, focusing on New Testament fulfillment and eschatology. He teaches a spiritual kingdom, personal choice, and reconciliation with God.
Love and Hate
Distinguish good/bad faith by basing beliefs on evidence, facts, logic, and reason, not unsupported views. Align faith with reason and corroborative testimony.
1 Corinthians 15 Part 7 Bible Teaching
Paul’s teachings highlight Jesus as mediator, emphasize resurrection’s importance, challenge Corinthian beliefs, and warn against corrupt influences, urging spiritual awakening.
2 Corinthians 7 Part 1 Bible Teaching
Shawn’s teaching highlights personal choice in spiritual matters, emphasizing cleansing from impurities for holiness, spiritual adoption as God’s children, and living by the Spirit.
Smith, Smith, Smithereens
Originally Posted at Sunstone The powerful Restorationist movement of the 19th century, couched in a fervent eschatological view of an…
Seekers Suffer
True worship seeks God in Spirit and truth, challenges dogma, and fosters love. Shawn uses a black acrylic panel to symbolize life’s journey, urging spiritual enlightenment.
Why Bother
Christianity focuses on God’s unconditional love and eternal life through Jesus, inspiring peace, love, and forgiveness, not fear of punishment or hell.
2 Corinthians 6 Part 3 Bible Teaching
Paul urges Corinthians to open hearts, avoid unbelievers, maintain spiritual purity, and live as God’s temple. Emphasizes separation from worldly influences for faith unity.
1 Corinthians 15 Part 6 Bible Teaching
Shawn’s teaching focuses on Christ’s resurrection as “first-fruits,” eschatology’s impact on faith, spiritual kingdom, and Christ’s mediatorial reign, emphasizing internal transformation.
The Space Between
Jesus uses parables in Luke 15 to show heaven’s joy over one repentant sinner, emphasizing the value of the lost and urging believers to reclaim them.
2 Corinthians 6:1-10 Part 2 Bible Teaching
Paul and Shawn highlight genuine love for God through faith in Jesus, overcoming human flaws. Embrace the Word, righteousness, and spiritual wealth despite life’s trials.
1 Corinthians 15 Part 5 Bible Teaching
Paul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians 15:20-26 highlights Christ’s resurrection as the “first-fruits,” assuring believers of future resurrection and victory over death.
Four Stances, Part 3
Shawn McCraney critiques Christianity’s branches, urging personal faith over rigid systems. He challenges hell’s concept, emphasizing Christ’s victory and internalized faith.
Words or Actions
Christianity values words for faith and worship, but actions like justice, mercy, and humility fulfill God’s commandments, as shown in Micah and Jesus’ teachings.
1 Corinthians 15 Part 4 Bible Teaching
Paul: Resurrection of Jesus is foundational; without it, faith is meaningless. Shawn: Resurrection offers eternal life; without it, faith and preaching are in vain.