Jerry Batson taught religion at several schools of religion, served as associate dean of Beeson Divinity School at Samford University in Birmingham and filled pastorates in Alabama Baptist life throughout his career. He now provides a basic theology lesson for Alabama Baptist readers.
Theology 101 — God’s Temple
In thinking about the Church as God’s building, the Bible takes the imagery a step further than a physical structure.
Theology 101 — A Divine-Human Building
It is a truism to say that every building is built by someone. Buildings are neither hatched nor dropped from
Theology 101 — God’s building
Previously, Theology 101 has looked at the biblical imagery of the Church as the body of Christ and the bride
Theology 101 — The Bride of Christ
For several weeks Theology 101 has used the imagery of the Church as the Body of Christ as a way
Theology 101 — The People of God
The Church Universal As noted last week, the imagery of the Church as the body of Christ calls attention to
Theology 101 — The People of God
One Body, Many Members As we continue to look at the biblical analogy of the Church as a body, we
Theology 101 — The People of God
Joined to Christ Among the numerous analogies in Scripture by which to convey truths about the Church as the people
Theology 101 — The People of God
The Body of Christ The Old Testament reminds us that in a special sense, God chose Israel to be His