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 — The Church: The Pillar and Ground of Truth
Strongholds of Truth For several weeks we have been thinking about truth. For Christians, truth is rooted in the nature
Theology 101 — The Holy Spirit: The Spirit of Truth
Thinking About Truth On the evening before His crucifixion, Christ had much to say to His disciples in what has
Theology 101 — The Bible, the Written Record of Truth
Strongholds of Truth Two weeks ago, Theology 101 began an emphasis on truth. We looked last week at Christ as
Theology 101 — Christ, The Living Embodiment of Truth
Strongholds of Truth Being imperfect persons living in an imperfect world, we live at risk of having truth elude us
Theology 101 — Thinking About Truth
Strongholds of Truth In the afterglow of a national election, we are again keenly aware that truth is of unusual
Theology 101 — Understanding Mysteries Is Not Enough
Biblical Mysteries Many truths in the Bible are termed mysteries. These divine truths have not always been fully revealed but
Theology 101 — Kingdom of God Revisited
Biblical Mysteries In the second week of this theme, Theology 101 looked at the mystery of God’s kingdom. This is
Theology 101 — Gentile Inclusion
Biblical Mysteries Another of God’s hidden truths or mysteries was His intention to include Gentiles in His redemptive provision provided