Fulfillment Supports Jews and Is Not Anti-Semetic
Shawn McCraney challenges traditional Christian views on Israel, arguing "Fulfillment" is misunderstood as anti-Semitic, urging focus on God's inclusi…
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Three Questions – Three Answers
In "Three Questions – Three Answers," Shawn McCraney explores profound spiritual inquiries, offering a unique perspective on God, life's purpose, an…
Now What?
In "Now What?" Shawn McCraney explores embracing fulfilled prophecy, urging believers to grow in faith and love beyond traditional religion for authen…
The Subjective Faith
In "The Subjective Faith," Shawn McCraney advocates for a personal, Spirit-led Christianity over institutionalized religion, emphasizing a direct rela…
Sin? Sin? Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are!
In "Sin? Sin? Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are!" Shawn McCraney argues that sin persists in all, urging humility and compassion over self-righteou…
Religion: Dissecting Religious Structure Through A Personal Journey Towards Spiritual Liberty
In "Religion: Dissecting Religious Structure," Shawn McCraney explores parallels between childhood games and religion, advocating for personal spiritu…
To Build or To Find: An Approach to Faith Beyond Traditionalism
In "To Build or To Find," Shawn McCraney advocates for a dynamic faith journey beyond traditionalism, urging questioning, love, and direct communion w…
Manuscript of the 2014 Inquisition Speech with Shawn McCraney: Debunking the Term “Trinity”
In his 2014 speech, Shawn McCraney challenges the Trinity doctrine, facing backlash as a heretic. He advocates for a Bible-based faith, free from huma…
A Morning Prayer
In "A Morning Prayer," Shawn McCraney seeks divine guidance amidst daily challenges and deceptions, praying for spiritual truth and the Father's prese…
WARNING! Red Flag! Cautionary Topics from a Lifelong Pursuit of the Spirit
Shawn McCraney urges Christians to focus on core themes like love and faith, avoiding divisive topics, to reflect true faith and spiritual maturity.
Love Puts Tithes to Death
In "Love Puts Tithes to Death," Shawn McCraney contrasts love and obligation in religion, advocating for voluntary devotion over obligatory tithing, e…
Yeshua Christ: Making God All in All
In "Yeshua Christ: Making God All in All," Shawn McCraney explores Yeshua's role as the Word made flesh, bridging divine and human realms, and reconci…
Seven Filters on Deciding What To Believe, Do and Focus On
Shawn McCraney's blog post outlines seven filters for disciples of Yeshua, focusing on scripture, choice, eternal principles, portability, agape love,…
Religious Authority vs. Leadership
In "Religious Authority vs. Leadership," Shawn McCraney examines how Israel's divine role shifted to a law-centered identity, contrasting it with Yesh…
A Series of Short Exposes on Faith: James
In his blog post, Shawn McCraney explores James 2, highlighting the distinction between "real faith" and "said faith." He argues true faith is active,…
A Series of Short Exposes on Faith: Romans
In "A Series of Short Exposes on Faith: Romans," Shawn McCraney explores Romans 4, highlighting faith's role in Abraham's life and its power to justif…
A Series of Short Exposes on Faith
In "A Series of Short Exposes on Faith," Shawn McCraney highlights faith's significance, focusing on Genesis 15:6 and Hebrews 11, urging believers to …
Christians Reinventing Themselves
In "Christians Reinventing Themselves," Shawn McCraney argues true faith involves evolving and embracing new insights, rather than static adherence to…
A Direct Punch to the Face of Deformed Theology
In "A Direct Punch to the Face of Deformed Theology," Shawn McCraney critiques Calvinism, advocating for a dynamic, compassionate God who adapts to hu…
The Sociopath Who Grew a Conscience: The Ground-breaking Case of Shawn McCraney
Pastor Shawn McCraney overcame sociopathy through mental health care and leaving Mormonism. His story is being documented in a book to aid understandi…
Religious Idiocy, Part 3
In "Religious Idiocy, Part 3," Shawn McCraney argues that faith in Christ's resurrection is the core of Christianity, often overshadowed by doctrinal …
Religious Idiocy, Part 2
In "Religious Idiocy, Part 2," Shawn McCraney challenges Christian doctrines, arguing Yeshua's sacrifice justifies all, rendering rituals and condemna…
Resurrection, Part 10
In "Resurrection, Part 10," Shawn McCraney explores Apostle Paul's teachings on spiritual resurrection, using seed analogies to challenge traditional …
Resurrection, Part 9
In "Resurrection, Part 9," Shawn McCraney examines Paul's teachings on God's hierarchy, Jesus' reign, and resurrection, urging believers to embrace ri…
Resurrection, Part 8
In "Resurrection, Part 8," Shawn McCraney explores 1 Corinthians 15, discussing Christ as the "first-fruits" of resurrection and the spiritual triumph…
Resurrection, Part 7
In "Resurrection, Part 7," Shawn McCraney explores the implications of Christ's resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15, highlighting its spiritual victory a…
Resurrection, Part 6
In "Resurrection, Part 6," Shawn McCraney highlights the resurrection's vital role in Christian faith, emphasizing its transformative power and urging…
Resurrection, Part 12
In "Resurrection, Part 12," Shawn McCraney explores 1 Corinthians 15, emphasizing resurrection's spiritual nature and Christ's reign, urging dedicatio…
Resurrection, Part 11
In "Resurrection, Part 11," Shawn McCraney explores 1 Corinthians 15, highlighting Paul's insights on the transformation from natural to spiritual bod…
Policing the Flock
In "Policing the Flock," Shawn McCraney critiques religious policing, sharing his LDS Church experience and advocating for judgment-free spiritual exp…
Walking From Faith
In "Walking From Faith," Shawn McCraney tells of a young man who, once a fervent Christian, drifted from faith as he embraced his identity as a homose…
Resurrection, Part 5
In "Resurrection, Part 5," Shawn McCraney explores Paul's teachings on resurrection, emphasizing its universal nature and impact on faith, deeds, and …
Resurrection, Part 4
In "Resurrection, Part 4," Shawn McCraney explores Christ's resurrection, marking the shift from the old covenant to a new spiritual kingdom of eterna…
Resurrection, Part 3
In "Resurrection, Part 3," Shawn McCraney explores 1 Corinthians 15, highlighting Paul's teachings on resurrection, its historical context, and its ce…
Resurrection, Part 2
In "Resurrection, Part 2," Shawn McCraney explores resurrection, linking 1 Corinthians 15:20-23 and Jewish first-fruits, and discusses its eschatologi…
Resurrection
In "Resurrection," Shawn McCraney explores the complex doctrine of resurrection, urging readers to delve into its deeper implications and eschatologic…
Religious Idiocy
In "Religious Idiocy," Shawn McCraney questions traditional Christianity, arguing sin persists despite Jesus' sacrifice. True sins are faithlessness a…
The Real Word Of God
In "The Real Word Of God," Shawn McCraney argues that equating scriptures with God's Word overlooks its true essence as a living, spiritual force embo…
Calvinism Is So Yesterday, Part 5: Persistence of the Saints
In "Calvinism Is So Yesterday, Part 5," Shawn McCraney critiques the "Perseverance of the Saints," arguing that salvation isn't guaranteed and free wi…
Calvinism Is So Yesterday, Part 4: Irresistible Grace
In "Calvinism Is So Yesterday, Part 4," Shawn McCraney critiques Irresistible Grace, arguing it overlooks human free will, using biblical examples to …
Calvinism Is So Yesterday, Part 3: Limited Atonement
In "Calvinism Is So Yesterday, Part 3," Shawn McCraney argues that Limited Atonement is unscriptural, challenging Calvinism by presenting biblical sup…
Calvinism Is So Yesterday, Part 2: Unconditional Election
In "Calvinism Is So Yesterday, Part 2," Shawn McCraney critiques Unconditional Election, arguing it misinterprets scripture and undermines God's love …
Calvinism Is So Yesterday, Part 1: Total Depravity
In "Calvinism Is So Yesterday, Part 1," Shawn McCraney critiques Calvinism's Total Depravity, arguing it's outdated and that Christ's work restores hu…
Matured Suffering
In "Matured Suffering," Shawn McCraney shares his journey from chaos to spiritual enlightenment, exploring the challenges of aligning with God's will …
A Biblical Reality
In "A Biblical Reality," Shawn McCraney explores faith's transformation from the Old to the New Testament, emphasizing reconciliation with God through…
On Yeshua, Part 2
In "On Yeshua, Part 2," Shawn McCraney challenges traditional views, exploring Yeshua's divine-human nature and emphasizing His identity as the Word m…
On Yeshua
In "On Yeshua," Shawn McCraney explores diverse views on Jesus, from questioning His existence to seeing Him as divine, inviting deeper biblical analy…
Escaping Biblical Idolatry, Part 7: Knowing The Revelation
In "Escaping Biblical Idolatry, Part 7," Shawn McCraney explores Hebrews and Revelation, highlighting their relevance to early Jewish converts and the…
Letter To My Pastor, Part 4: Satan, Hell, and Everlasting Torments… Really?!
In "Letter To My Pastor, Part 4," Shawn McCraney challenges traditional church teachings, advocating for a more inclusive, loving interpretation of th…
Letter To My Pastor, Part 3: Revisiting The Bible (It’s That Important)
In "Letter To My Pastor, Part 3," Shawn McCraney urges a fresh look at the Bible, challenging traditional views and advocating for love over strict sc…