Grace

In his teaching, Shawn emphasizes that much like recipes with specific ingredients, the effectiveness and authenticity of religion depend on its foundational components. He explores how religious practices vary greatly, sometimes including Jesus and at other times not, and warns against superficially attractive but spiritually empty religions that lack genuine fulfillment.

True Christianity relies on the core ingredients of faith, rebirth, prayer, worship, and engagement with God's Word, with Grace being the most essential element, as it represents the only path to God, bypassing the impossible task of perfect adherence to His moral Law. God's gift of Grace, accessed through faith in Jesus Christ, replaces law-based salvation, emphasizing that salvation is granted based solely on Grace and not on human works or their adherence to the law.

Salvation is a gift from God, achieved through His grace and mercy, independent of human works or efforts; it results from Jesus' sacrificial act which we accept through faith. The teaching underscores that any attempt to blend this grace with works distorts the fundamental Christian doctrine of salvation by grace alone.

Shawn emphasizes that grace and works cannot coexist as a means of salvation, highlighting that grace is an unearned gift from God, in stark contrast to the demands of the Law, which humans inevitably fail to uphold. He critiques the LDS Church for focusing on a works-based theology, arguing that true Christianity relies entirely on God's grace, as demonstrated by Jesus, and that this grace should be the cornerstone of faith rather than a tool for control.

Grace and Law represent two distinct approaches in spiritual understanding; grace emphasizes God's unconditional love, favor, and redemption through Jesus Christ, while law connotes adherence to moral and ritual codes, which serve as a counterbalance in religious life. Absolute peace and true fulfillment stem from grace, as it aligns with humanity's intrinsic need for security, surpassing temporary substitutes and uncertainties often provided by societal constructs.

In the teaching, Shawn emphasizes the concept of grace as a fundamental element of faith, highlighting that grace is a gift received through faith in Jesus Christ and not earned by works, allowing believers to reign in life and find righteousness, strength, and sufficiency to accomplish good works. This grace leads to personal transformation and should not be taken in vain, as it provides believers with the ability to overcome sin and live in communion with God.

Grace serves as a central theme throughout Shawn's teaching, emphasizing it as an essential gift from God allowing salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, independent of adherence to the law. This grace is presented as a powerful and transformative element in the lives of believers, fostering peace, redemption, and the ability to minister and communicate effectively.

The teachings emphasize the abundance and significance of grace in Christian faith, portraying it as a gift from God that brings salvation, strengthens believers, and encourages them to live obediently and humbly. These writings from various New Testament books highlight the importance of grace in establishing a relationship with God and guiding spiritual growth, offering peace and mercy through Jesus Christ.

The teachings emphasize the importance of living with knowledge, humility, and mutual respect in relationships, highlighting that these virtues allow believers to experience the true and abundant grace provided by God. In addition, growth in the understanding of Jesus Christ and remaining steadfast in faith amidst challenges enable believers to access grace, mercy, and peace, while warning against misusing the grace of God for immoral purposes.