Christianity Made Simple: Beyond the Walls of the Church

By Tunde David Animashaun

Many people today see Christianity as a difficult and complicated journey, often defined by how many hours one spends in a church building or how materially blessed they appear to be. But true Christianity, according to Scripture, is not about outward show—it is about the inward life of selflessness, moral uprightness, and spiritual connection with God through Jesus Christ.

The Apostle Paul reminds us in Galatians 5:22–23 that “the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” These qualities—not wealth, status, or church attendance records—are the true measure of Christian living.

Christianity Is About Relationship, Not Religion

At its core, Christianity is about being reconciled to God through Christ (2 Corinthians 5:18–19). This relationship naturally flows into how we treat others—walking in empathy, humility, and selflessness. Jesus Himself summarized it in Matthew 22:37–39: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind… and love your neighbor as yourself.”

The Role of the Church

The church should be a place of unity, encouragement, and healing. In the early church, believers “devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer… All the believers were together and had everything in common” (Acts 2:42–44). The purpose of gathering is to strengthen one another in faith and love—not to compare, condemn, or compete.

Unfortunately, in many modern congregations, the reality is different. Lies, deceit, hypocrisy, and mockery too often creep in. Instead of being lifted, many leave feeling unworthy, less confident, and unloved. But this is not the Christianity Christ died for.

A Call Back to True Christianity

Christianity is not measured by our job titles, our wealth, or the number of hours we sit in pews. It is measured by the depth of our love, the sincerity of our faith, and the evidence of the Spirit’s fruit in our lives. Whether rich or poor, young or old, educated or uneducated—we are all one in Christ Jesus (Galatians 3:28).

Let us return to the simplicity of Christ (2 Corinthians 11:3)—a life marked by genuine love, compassion, humility, and fellowship.

Are you living Christianity as Christ taught it, or as people have defined it for you

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