Tag Archives: New Testament Christianity

I’m Sad That Mutuality Was Replaced by Tradition

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Steve Simms

The institutionally captive church recognizes two kinds of Christians — clergy (ministers/priests) and laity (regular people). However the Bible teaches that all Christ-followers are “kings and priests.” (Revelation 1:6) They are all part of a “royal priesthood.” (1 Peter 2:9) … Continue reading →

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Put These Cs Into _hristianity

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Steve Simms

When I was a college student, I experienced a thrilling and rare form a Christianity full of the following Cs. That’s a phase in my life that I’m never saying goodbye to. Everybody needs to discover Christianity that overflows with … Continue reading →

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It’s Your Move (DIY) Draw Near To God

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Steve Simms

While you are passively waiting for God–or running from Him–He is waiting on you to step out of the boat of religious tradition (Mark 7:13) and to begin to do what He is telling you to do. (James 1:22-25) God’s … Continue reading →

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The call that’s out of this world!

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Steve Simms

The New Testament calls Christians the “called out ones.” That’s the literal meaning of the Greek word that is translated as “church” in most English Bibles. Christ-followers are called to no longer be conformed to the cultures of this world … Continue reading →

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