Category Archives: separation of church and state

The gift of government — “Jesus first!”

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Steve Simms

God gave humanity government in order to maintain social order, ensure domestic tranquility, and prevent chaos (which is even more harmful and destructive to people than corrupt and cruel government). Christ-followers’ first loyalty is supposed to be to the risen … Continue reading →

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Can politically, denominationally, racially, doctrinally, and nationally divided Christians ever be one?

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Steve Simms

In John 17, Jesus prayed that all of His followers be one. Today there are more than 40,000 denominations, Sunday morning is still the most racially segregated time in the USA, and millions of believers are leaving the institutional church … Continue reading →

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