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 — Miracle Became the Message
Last week our thoughts centered on the biblical record of the real physical death Jesus experienced, which set the stage
Theology 101 — Reflections
Each week in this Easter month, Theology 101 will look at some aspect of that first Easter that suggests ongoing
Theology 101 — For God’s Creation
We have previously considered how hope for Christians individually and the Church collectively extends into eternity. This week we ponder
Theology 101 — For God’s Church
Last week our focus was on how for individual Christians, hope reaches into eternity, when each one will be perfected
Theology 101 — For God’s Children
In an essay written in 1732, Alexander Pope penned the words, “Hope springs eternal in the human breast.” Theology 101
Theology 101 — Praising the Lord
Last week Theology 101 dealt with the idea of wholehearted praise. This week takes a closer look at the discipline
Theology 101 — Wholehearted Praise
Last week Theology 101 looked at the varied meanings in the Bible concerning the heart, namely our inner capacities of
Theology 101 — The Heart of the Matter
Heart is a much-used term in our language. For example, a sweetheart might declare, “I love you with all my