About the Trans-Versional Apostolic Record (TVAR)
What Is the TVAR?
The Trans-Versional Apostolic Record (TVAR) is an ongoing project by Shawn McCraney, founder of Christian Ultra Libertarians for Truth (CULT). The goal? To unlock the true message of the New Testament (what Shawn calls the Apostolic Record) by examining multiple translations, historical contexts, commentaries, and even secular texts to uncover The Great News in a new light.
Unlike traditional biblical commentaries, the TVAR is not limited to one translation or theological bias. Instead, it draws from:
- Greek and Hebrew roots of the original texts
- Historical context to understand how the scriptures were received
- Multiple biblical translations to see how wording has shifted over time
- Secular references that provide additional cultural and historical insights
The result? A bold, deeply contextualized, and eye-opening approach to the Apostolic Record that challenges mainstream religious interpretations and offers a fresh, authentic perspective on the words of Christ and the early apostles.
*Note: some details concerning the specifics of the TVAR format noted in this video have shifted as we have proceeded to work on this.
What is available now?
While the full TVAR project is still in development, two major sections are available now for exploration and study:
The Book of Revelation
The Book of Revelation is one of the most misunderstood, debated, and often misapplied books in the Bible. For centuries, it has been interpreted as a prophetic roadmap to the future, fueling apocalyptic fears, religious speculation, and end-times obsession. However, in 2018, Shawn McCraney embarked on a groundbreaking verse-by-verse study of Revelation, which completely reshaped his understanding of biblical prophecy and ultimately led to the foundation of The Great News.
Shawn McCraney’s TVAR commentary on Revelation is a comprehensive breakdown of one of the most misunderstood books of the New Testament. This study includes:
- “Revelations on Revelation” – A book-length exploration that unpacks the deeper meanings behind the apocalyptic text.
- 22 Chapter Commentaries – A volume-by-volume guide that takes you through each chapter, explaining its historical, linguistic, and theological significance from a fulfilled perspective.
Many scholars and believers struggle with the Book of Revelation, often seeing it through a futurist or literalist lens. The TVAR approach presents a historical and fulfilled perspective, revealing how Revelation was written for the first-century audience and what it means for us today.
The Collection
Revelations on Revelation
Printed Book
Revelations on Revelation is the TVAR Commentary on Revelation by Shawn McCraney. Here, Shawn comments on the entirety of the Book of Revelation, footnoting important clarifications on the book from the fulfilled perspective, noting significant facts across translations, commentaries and historical and secular histories. Unpack more thoughts about Revelation in our 22-Volume Commentary Collection.
Revelations on Revelation 22-Volume Commentary Collection
Online Book Collection
While Revelations on Revelation footnotes the Book of Revelation, this commentary collection brings reasonable sense to the information, putting it into applicable knowledge for our lives today.
The Book of Revelation: Verse by Verse
Course
This course takes you through every verse of Revelation in its proper historical, literary, and theological context, demonstrating how its prophecies were fulfilled, rather than being predictions of a distant future. The study of Revelation unlocked the reality of a fulfilled eschatology, showing that the end of the age, the return of Christ, and the final judgment all took place in the first century, bringing an end to the Old Covenant and ushering in the eternal reign of Christ.
The Gospel of John
The Gospel of John is one of the most unique accounts of Jesus’ life—and Shawn McCraney’s TVAR commentary provides a thorough, contextual analysis of this beloved book. In this commentary, Shawn examines:
- John’s distinct style and why it differs from the Synoptic Gospels
- The spiritual themes of light, truth, and eternal life
- How cultural and historical factors shape our understanding of Christ’s words
This study offers an alternative perspective to mainstream theology and helps believers see John’s Gospel through a new lens.
The Gospel of John Commentary
Digital Download
Shawn has footnoted the entire Gospel of John from the perspective of The Great News. A read of this will give you a comprehensive overview of the biblical perspective of Victorious Eschatology and God’s ultimate victory in our lives today.
What’s Coming Next?
The TVAR project is ongoing, as Shawn McCraney continues to work through new sections of the Apostolic Record. Future releases will include:
- The Epistles (Paul’s Letters)
- The Gospel of Matthew, Mark, and Luke
Each book will be examined through the TVAR method, providing historical clarity, reasonable application and fresh interpretation for those seeking to understand the Apostolic Record outside traditional religious constructs.
Why Does the TVAR MAtter?
Many believers have been taught to read scripture through denominational lenses, accepting interpretations that align with church traditions rather than historical and linguistic accuracy. At the root of this method of belief comes division and dis-unity, the opposite of God’s ultimate intention for us. The TVAR breaks away from traditional commentary, allowing anyone—whether a seasoned scholar or a curious seeker—to engage with the Apostolic Record in a new way.
By using:
- Multiple translations (including Greek and Hebrew roots)
- Historical and cultural analysis
- Commentary free from denominational bias
- Comparisons with secular and historical texts
… the TVAR removes traditional filters and presents the New Testament as it was meant to be understood.