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 — Kingdom of God
Biblical Mysteries The term mystery in connection with the kingdom of God is found in three parallel passages in the
Theology 101 — Godliness
Biblical Mysteries The definition of a mystery typically reads as something difficult or impossible to understand or explain. The Bible
Theology 101 — Fire
The Holy Spirit in Figures By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist In addition to wind, water and
Theology 101 — Oil
The Holy Spirit in Figures By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist The association between oil and the
Theology 101 — Water
The Holy Spirit in Figures By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist Last week we addressed the use
Theology 101 — Wind
The Holy Spirit in Figures By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist In previous weeks, Theology 101 has
Theology 101 — Vine
Christology Through Figures By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist The last of the seven “I am” sayings
Theology 101 — Door
Christology Through Figures By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist The figure of Christ as a shepherd, which