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 Bible as a Fire
Biblical Imagery By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist In the course of last year’s Theology 101, we
Theology 101 — A Savior Who is Christ the Lord
The Christ of Christmas By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist Of the various names, titles and designations
Theology 101 — They Shall Call His Name Immanuel
The Christ of Christmas By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist Having previously considered the titles Son of
Theology 101 — The King of the Jews
The Christ of Christmas By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist Acommon event included in Christmas pageants is
Theology 101 — Jesus Christ the Son of David
The Christ of Christmas By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist Christmas music, Scripture readings and pageants remind
Theology 101 — The Supreme Reason for Gratitude
Thinking About Thanksgiving By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist Next week brings us to Thanksgiving Day. In
Theology 101 — The Church as an Assembly
Ecclesiology Through Imagery By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist The actual Greek word used for church is
Theology 101 — The Church as a Flock
Ecclesiology Through Imagery By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist To the diverse biblical images of the Church