Points, Part 3

Shawn McCraney advocates for former LDS members to formally disassociate from the Mormon Church, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing Jesus and calling for an apology for past practices like polygamy and the removal of controversial scriptures. He criticizes the LDS Church's authority to define who is considered Mormon and suggests that adherence to the Bible should be the measure of true Christianity, while expressing gratitude for the support his ministry receives in spreading the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Shawn teaches that the foundation of Christianity, as established by Jesus and the apostles, is permanent and should not be repeatedly altered or replaced, contrasting this with LDS practices which he argues undermine this foundation by introducing unqualified successors without direct experiences of witnessing Jesus. He critiques the legitimacy of LDS apostles by highlighting their lack of direct testimony in seeing Jesus, which he contends is a key qualification for apostleship, based on biblical references.

Shawn emphasizes that true apostles, as described in the Bible, were firsthand witnesses of Jesus, forming the foundational structure upon which the early church was built, contrasting sharply with the LDS Church's modern concept of replacement apostles. He argues that the position of apostle was a singular, historical role without ongoing succession, as demonstrated by the biblical account that mentions specifically twelve apostles as eternal foundations of the faith, against the LDS interpretation which suggests a continuing appointment akin to a revolving door.

Shawn argues that the traditional concept of an apostle, being hand-chosen by Jesus to witness His works and perform miracles in His name, does not apply to LDS apostles, who Shawn believes lack these qualifications. He questions the necessity of having twelve apostles, a practice not followed by Bible-believing Christians, and criticizes the LDS Church's claims of representation as the one true church based on its apostleship structure, suggesting that biblical teachings warn against false apostles.