Sex

Shawn McCraney discusses the Great News Network's upcoming Eschatology Conference in May 2025, which will feature speakers who promote fulfilled eschatology, emphasizing that all views are welcome to share ideas on End Times. Additionally, he distinguishes the Great News Network from Modern Christian Liberalism by underscoring that their teachings are based on biblical support and not focused on collective social reform, thereby allowing individuals to make personal decisions about their beliefs and actions.

The teaching by Shawn explores a futuristic world where religion has faded, but two teenagers embark on a quest for truth, ultimately rediscovering the Bible as a sacred text telling the story of human salvation and spiritual principles through the Creator's Son. This narrative highlights the enduring message of spiritual life and hope accessible through the internal influence of the Son, transcending material religion and remaining relevant in any era.

Religion has historically influenced sexual norms, tending toward conservative views within Abrahamic faiths such as Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, often supporting sexual expression only within heterosexual marriage while rejecting other sexual practices. Over time, interpretations have become more varied and accepting, reflecting broader cultural changes and the recognition of diverse sexual identities like LGBTQIA.

In his teaching, Shawn explains that sexual union between a man and a woman creates a permanent "one-flesh" bond intended for procreation and replenishing the earth, as originally designed by God, but human sinfulness has led to diverse and unintended sexual practices. He emphasizes the biblical perspective that aligns sexual relations with procreation, unity, and love within heterosexual marriage and highlights prohibitions against fornication and adultery as essential for maintaining harmony and preventing idolatry.

The teaching by Shawn discusses how the ideal model of human behavior according to the Bible, which is outlined through heterosexual relations and other behaviors, was lost due to the Fall, leading to various non-ideal and often sinful actions. Shawn highlights the consequences of these deviations from the biblical ideal through a list of major sins and failures, referencing scriptural passages to underline behaviors such as lust, greed, and gluttony, as well as other human shortcomings like anxiety and addiction.

In Shawn's teaching, two options are presented: Option A, which requires perfection and flawless adherence to biblical demands, and Option B, which encourages looking to Christ for redemption and acknowledging that all sins have been paid for by Him, emphasizing humility and acceptance of all people regardless of their sins. Shawn stresses that sexual differences and lifestyle choices should not lead to condemnation or exclusion by believers, as God's love encompasses everyone, demonstrated by John 3:16, underscoring the importance of grace and understanding in the Christian faith.

The teaching emphasizes the concept of spiritual victory through Christ, highlighting that the Spirit of Christ is present in all individuals to guide personal growth and maturity, making the relationship with God deeply personal and individual. Each person's path and choices are between themselves and God, and judgment or condemnation from others is unwarranted; the true essence of the Great News is that everyone will inherently know the Lord.