Satan

Shawn McCraney explains that Satan, originally created good, became evil by opposing God and serves as an accuser who exploits the law to tempt and accuse humanity, illustrating that even Adam and Eve had the inherent capacity to choose rebellion pre-fall. However, with Christ overcoming the law, believers are considered dead to it, effectively stripping Satan of his role as an accuser since there is no basis for sin without the law.

Shawn teaches that Jesus' victory over sin and death, achieved through His death and resurrection, marked the end of Satan's rule over the earth, as the "prince of this world" was judged and cast out, fulfilling biblical prophecy. According to Shawn, the completion of these events means that spiritual death has been overcome and Jesus' return signifies the culmination of all things, resulting in God reigning over all through His Son.

Revelation 12 describes Satan and his angels being cast out of heaven following Jesus' victory over sin and death, marking a pivotal transition where salvation and the power of Christ are fully realized. This era, post-70 AD, emphasizes individual responsibility in a new age akin to the pre-fall state of Eden, where humans must choose between self-interest and a life aligned with God's will, free from Satan's accusatory presence due to Christ's finished work.

Shawn teaches that the source of evil is not Satan, as he has been defeated by Jesus and cast into the lake of fire; rather, it is humanity's own desires and the absence of God's presence that lead to sin and evil. He emphasizes that while evil exists, it arises from individuals tapping into darkness rather than being instigated by a personified entity like Satan, who is no longer a current threat.