Category Archives: Bible teaching

My Favorite Book Inspires Creativity in Me

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Steve Simms

I read from my favorite book every day. Why? Because it inspires me in many ways. Reading it produces hope, insight, courage, conviction, and creativity in me. Here’s what it produced in me just now. Self-Righteousness is “Stoney” Ground (Mark … Continue reading →

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My Moon Shot is to Win the Earthly Battle for a Life of Inner Freedom and Joy

Posted on October 25, 2025 by Steve Simms

Life isn’t easy. In fact, it’s an ongoing battle. I don’t want to go to the moon. I want to stay here and finish the fight so that I can live in greater and greater freedom and joy. My moon … Continue reading →

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A Religious and Analytical Approach to Christianity

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Steve Simms

The study and research that Christ requires isn’t a religious and analytical approach to Christianity. He requires something much deeper than that. Go beyond religion and analysis to the Lordship and Headship of the risen Jesus! “For Ezra had prepared … Continue reading →

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Is Bible Study Biblical?

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Steve Simms

The King James Bible says: “Study to show thyself approved,” (2 Timothy 2:15) but the word study isn’t in the Greek. Almost all the other translations stay faithful to the original Greek and avoid the word “study.” The Greek word … Continue reading →

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The boldness of Stephen in the Bible book of Acts!

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Steve Simms

In the Bible book of Acts Stephen was charged with continually speaking “against the law” (the religion of the Pharisees) and saying that Jesus wants to change things. Rather than directly answering “the charges,” Stephen began to boldly testify and … Continue reading →

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Who was Stephen in the Bible?

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Steve Simms

Who was Stephen in the Bible? The apostles (sent ones) tried to put him in the role of a “table server.” But in reality, Stephen, the first Christ-follower to be killed for his faith, was a Spirit-led man of God … Continue reading →

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Let the invisible teacher teach you

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Steve Simms

The invisible teacher (the risen Jesus) will speak clearly in the heart of the people who truly want to hear Him. Do you? When you’re being taught by God’s Spirit speaking within you, the words of the Bible will come … Continue reading →

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The inner Bible interpreter

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Steve Simms

The best interpreter of the Bible is the Holy Spirit speaking directly to your heart — not a preacher, commentary, FB post, Tweet, or Google search. Think outside yourself. Read the Bible daily and let Christ give you fresh, new … Continue reading →

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4 men, an elephant & the Bible . . .

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Steve Simms

4 men & an elephant can give you great insight into the Bible. Check this out! When people tell you that there are contradictions in the Bible; think about an elephant. (To make sense of that statement, watch the first … Continue reading →

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What are the essential beliefs for Christianity?

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Steve Simms

When Christians begin to think about and discuss unity, the question of doctrine always comes up. How do we overcome doctrinal disagreement? Augustine, a Christian brother who lived in the fourth century, answered that question this way: “In essentials, unity; … Continue reading →

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