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The Mystery of God

January 9, 2022 • Brandon Ball • Romans 16:25–26, 1 Corinthians 2:1–2, Ephesians 1:7–9, Matthew 13:34–35, Colossians 1:25–28

The revelation of God’s mystery, kept secret since the dawn of time, does not result in greater physical or temporal knowledge. Instead, His mystery is revealed in the crucified Christ. Through the NT epistles we come to find that the mystery of God is explained by the profound plan to save not just Israel, but the entire world from sin!

Can a Woman Teach a Man?

March 27, 2022 • Brandon Ball

In 1st Century Ephesus, there seem to have been several women seizing authority to teach in the Church, without first qualifying. Paul’s instruction to the young Pastor, Timothy, is not a permanent restriction on women teaching men in the Church, but a temporary silence of some until they learn how to better teach the faith

Should Women Keep Silent?

March 20, 2022 • Brandon Ball

The role of women in the church has been argued for two thousand years, and it doesn’t appear to be letting up. Missing the mark on this conversation could potential silence ½ of the world’s spiritual communicators. The conclusion I have thoughtfully come to from my study is that women have been given the same ministry opportunities as a man.

God is Truly Among You

March 13, 2022 • Brandon Ball

The greatest experience that the uninformed or unbelievers (see notes for definitions) can draw from visiting the church is to hear a succinct communication about who Jesus is as the Christ. In fact, the measure of whether God is even among a church is based on Jesus being clearly proclaimed.