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 — Protecting Power
In His well-known discourse about being the Good Shepherd, Jesus gave a powerful promise when He declared, “My sheep hear
Theology 101 — Forgiving Power
The Gospel of Matthew records a time when a paralytic was brought to Jesus. Rather than speaking to the man
Theology 101 — Enabling Power
There is something intriguing and even mysterious about the term “power.” In the natural or physical realm, for example, we
Theology 101 — Incorruptible
In recent weeks, we have noted God’s word is inspired, effectual, enduring, desirable and nourishing. This week we look at
Theology 101 — Nourishing
We have noted that the Word of our Eternal God has endured across centuries and cultures and that it carries
Theology 101 — Enduring
When we hold a Bible in our hands, we have in hand the inspired and effectual word of God. This
Theology 101 — Desirable
God’s inspired Word is both effectual and enduring. Given its content and purposes, His word also is desirable. Hence, the
Theology 101 — Effectual
As noted last week regarding the inspiration of Holy Scripture, the breath of God is upon His word. This God-breathed