The Road Less Traveled

Shawn shares a journey of faith that began within Mormonism, where he once held strong beliefs, then progressed through exploration and questioning that led him to leave the church and critically examine both Mormon and mainstream Christian teachings. He describes a transformative experience with Jesus that challenged his previous perceptions, leading him to question core doctrines like afterlife punishment, and ultimately grounding his belief in a personal knowledge of God and Jesus, beyond traditional religious practices or doctrines.

Shawn emphasizes the importance of basing beliefs solely on a reasonable and contextual interpretation of the Bible, rejecting unsupported traditions such as his past beliefs about hell, the Trinity, and eventually delving into the complexities of eschatology. Through his study, particularly prompted by engaging with the book "Christianity’s Greatest Dilemma" by Pastor Glenn Hill, Shawn adopts and teaches a fulfilled view of scripture, suggesting that Jesus and the apostles correctly proclaimed His return to that generation, as examined in detail during his verse-by-verse study of Revelation.

Shawn emphasizes that God's enduring love is central to His creation, offering humanity free will and a path to eternal life through Jesus Christ, who overcame sin and death. True Christianity is characterized by a personal, internal relationship with God, transcending institutional reliance, and invites believers to engage in a community focused on fellowship and individual spiritual growth.