Conclusion to the Fall

Shawn McCraney discusses how the LDS Church's interpretation of the Fall of Adam, seen as a positive event, leads to by-product beliefs that humans are born innocent and as literal children of God, contrasting this with the Biblical perspective that becoming a child of God requires faith in Jesus Christ. He highlights the distinction between LDS teachings and mainstream Christian doctrine by referencing biblical scriptures, emphasizing that spiritual rebirth is through faith, not inherent at birth.

Shawn emphasizes that according to the Bible, individuals are not inherently born as children of God but become so through faith in Jesus Christ, opposing the LDS belief that everyone is born as a child of God. He argues that the LDS perspective undermines the necessity for spiritual rebirth as emphasized by the need for individuals to be born-again, highlighting their mistaken understanding of human nature and the concept of sin and redemption.

In Shawn's teaching, he highlights the perspective from Titus 3:3-8 on salvation being a result of God's mercy rather than human righteousness, emphasizing the importance of believers maintaining good works thereafter. He also discusses a controversial LDS belief about the conception of Jesus, contrasting it with traditional Christian views, arguing that LDS doctrine at one time taught that Jesus was conceived through physical means rather than a virgin birth.

The angelic message to Joseph clarified that the child Mary carried was conceived by the Holy Spirit, assuring him that Mary's virginity remained intact, highlighting the miraculous nature of Jesus' birth. This teaching prompts believers to consider their faith and understanding of the true conception of Jesus, as supported by scriptural references.