Striking the Root, Part 3

Shawn McCraney addresses an interaction with a caller named Troy, who criticized him for not accepting the Trinity and insisted that Shawn's beliefs indicated he was not a Christian. Shawn emphasizes the importance of holding onto personal beliefs in seeking God through Christ, and advises others to stand firm in their faith without succumbing to external pressures or judgments from those who claim exclusive understanding of spiritual truths.

When faced with accusations and criticism regarding your faith or conduct, remember that no human being has the right to question your relationship with God. Instead of engaging in fruitless debates, focus on your personal faith, trust in God's guidance, and avoid responding with negativity, as your faith is evidenced by the fruits of the spirit like love, joy, peace, and gentleness.

Shawn emphasizes the belief in one God who is the Father, with Jesus as Lord, consistently highlighting through scripture that Jesus is never explicitly called "God the Son" and the Holy Spirit is rarely referred to as "God the Spirit" in scripture. He advocates for peace and understanding through shared spiritual interpretation, encouraging readers to perceive biblically that faith in God is accessible through Jesus Christ alone.

Shawn's teaching emphasizes the scriptural basis for the blessings of grace, mercy, and peace being bestowed upon believers from God the Father and Jesus Christ, highlighting the importance of faith, love, and hope in the Christian journey. He questions why the Holy Spirit, perceived as co-equal and co-eternal, is not mentioned in some of these blessings, challenging traditional formulations and urging returning to scripture for understanding.

The teaching emphasizes that there is one God, God the Father, and His only human Son, Jesus Christ, who is our Lord and Savior. By understanding the Good News that Jesus paid for every wrong, we are empowered to love others unconditionally, breaking free from religious bondage and living a life of gratitude, freedom, and joy.