God, Part 1

Shawn McCraney emphasizes the individual responsibility in faith, asserting that belief in God through Jesus should be personally discovered and that one's relationship with God is not determined by adherence to specific church doctrines, but rather through a subjective journey shaped by the Spirit. He also stresses the importance of understanding the Bible in its entirety, from Genesis to Revelation, to form well-rounded and informed opinions, advising against examining isolated parts in forming doctrinal stances.

Summary: The teaching by Shawn emphasizes the importance of seeking personal understanding and experience of spiritual truths rather than relying solely on established religious traditions or doctrines, stating that while religious authorities suggest they have all the answers, true knowledge comes from individual exploration and faith in God's guidance. It advocates for a faith that is independent from organized religion, encouraging seekers to trust their personal journey and the insights they receive from divine communication through God's Spirit and the Bible.

Keywords: spiritual truths, personal understanding, religious traditions, organized religion, individual exploration, personal journey, divine guidance, God's Spirit, faith, Bible.

Shawn emphasizes the importance of seeking truth and knowing God through diligent worship in spirit and truth, as this pursuit leads to eternal life according to the teachings of Yeshua. He advocates for faith without rigid religious structures, prioritizing love and understanding in familial relationships and encouraging individuals to explore their spirituality freely and thoughtfully.

The LDS view of God places the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in a "Godhead" where the Father and Son have physical bodies, contrasting with other Christian denominations which see them as separate persons within one being. Shawn emphasizes the importance of personal spiritual exploration, advocating for reliance on ancient biblical texts over individual claims, while acknowledging that people often adopt beliefs that confirm their existing biases.

Shawn's teaching explores the perception of numerical symbolism in scripture, specifically focusing on the number three, and challenges traditional views by emphasizing that God is described as a "One Perfect Plural," meaning two rather than three. By examining the Hebrew language and biblical texts like Genesis 1:1 and the Great Shema, he argues against common interpretations of the Trinity and asserts that this view of God as a duality is more consistent with scriptural language and context.