Tag Archives: Bible

“This is That” 4 the 21st Century!

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Steve Simms

“This is that,” vs. “This is what that means.” –Today preachers like to take a Bible verse and proclaim “This is what that verse means.” –The early Christ-followers experienced and demonstrated the Bible and then proclaimed: “This is that which … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 14:26, 1 Peter, Acts 2, Apostle Peter, church programs, Confess you sins, James 5:16, James the Lord's brother, Jesus, John the Beloved, joy unspeakable, Paul of Tarsus, prayer, prayer of a righteous man, Quotations, Revelation 12:11, the Comforter, the word of their testimony, you don't need anyone to teach you | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Hermeneutical Christians Have The Bible Burning In Their Heart!

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Steve Simms

Since the Reformation, Protestant churches have looked to only one man to interpret Scripture during their Sunday morning worship service. This man has traditionally been called the pastor, the preacher, the parson, and/or the minister. The intellectual study of Bible … Continue reading →

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Which Jesus? The Not-Here-Now Jesus or The Right-Here/Right-Now Jesus?

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Steve Simms

Life goes better with the right-here/right-now Jesus! Churches tend to teach through theological & theoretical talks about the not-here-now Jesus — the historical Jesus (and sometimes the Second-Coming Jesus).  However, we often miss out on the reality of the right-here/right-now … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 2:4, 2 Corinthians 11:4, Christ in you, Colossians 1:27, Habakkuk, Habakkuk 3:2, historic Jesus, hope of glory, in wrath remember mercy, organic church, Paul of Tarsus, preaching, risen Jesus, Second Coming of Christ, with a demonstration of the Spirit's power | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Christianity — More of the living Christ and less of the “ianity”

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Steve Simms

21st Century Christianity . . . Perhaps we need: 1) More of the living Christ and less of the “ianity;” 2) More of God’s anointing and less of man’s appointing; 3) More Spirit fanning and less human planning; 4) More … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 John 2:27, 2 Timothy 1:6, 2 Timothy 3:5, Acts 2:43, anointing teaches you, denying the power, don't need a man to teach, fan into flame the gift of God, filled with awe, Founder of Christianity, having a form of godliness, stir up the gift of God, What did Jesus do | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Olive the reasons I took my picture with an olive.

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Steve Simms

Here are olive the reasons I posed for a picture with an olive. I needed to liven up my picture, so I put an olive in it! “Even when seen from near, the olive shows a hue of far away.”  –Richard … Continue reading →

Posted in Bonnie Lyn Smith, Habakkuk 3:17, olive branch, olive oil, olive puns, Olive Schreiner, Psalm 52, Quotations, Richard Wilbur, Romans 11, symbol of peace, Though the fig tree does not | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Lay Down The Lies & Live In The Light

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Steve Simms

Living by lying, Masquerading with myths, Drama-dancing with deceit, While covered in conceit, Leaves life lost and lousy. The Bible lights up the truth; No masks, no cover-up; No revisionist history; Sin without spin; Heroes with huge holes; Honesty real … Continue reading →

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Dirt Writer, Adultery, & Getting Stoned

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Steve Simms

Dirt Writer, Adultery, & Getting Stoned –Jesus writing in the dirt . . . I just experienced the Holy Spirit as teacher. I picked up my Bible to do my daily reading. I read 5 verses and then was captivated … Continue reading →

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Does The Bible Teach That Everyone Should Be Free To Teach In Church Meetings?

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Steve Simms

“In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again.” –Hebrews 5:12 Perhaps church members should teach one another, rather than having one professional parson do … Continue reading →

Posted in alternative to preaching, Berry Street, church, church teachers, Colossians 3:16, Hebrews 5:12, mutual ministry, one anothers, Paul of Tarsus, Romans 15:14, Salvation Army, Spirit-led, who should teach in church | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Church Orbiting The Son!

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Steve Simms

(I wrote this poem this morning about 7 years at Berry Street and [to my surprise] it made the shape of a “leaning 7” on the right hand side. The 3 plus signs at the end [+++] represent the 3 … Continue reading →

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Harping On & On About Participatory Church

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Steve Simms

Harping On! Why do I harp on and on about participatory church? –Because I experience the life-transforming music that comes forth when the Hand of God is allowed to play all the strings in a church meeting (not just one … Continue reading →

Posted in gift Bibles, harp music, miracles, priesthood of the believer, Quotes, Salvation Army, The Voice Bible, The Voice translation, translators | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments