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 — Inspiring Spirit, Inspired Book
The relationship of the Holy Spirit with the holy book, the Bible, lies at the heart of the authority of
Theology 101 — Heavenly Spirit and Earthly Bride
The New Testament presents the church as the bride of Christ composed of regenerated sinners who have been eternally forgiven.
Theology 101 — Divine Spirit and Human Spirit
The Bible consistently bears witness to God as the Holy Trinity — Father, Son and Spirit. The Bible also has
Theology 101 — The “how” of praising the Lord
The focus this month has been on Psalm 150 in which the word hallelujah occurs 13 times, translated as either
Theology 101 — The “what” of praising the Lord
Last week we focused on where praises are lifted to God — namely, we whom He has redeemed are to
Theology 101 — The ‘where’ of praising the Lord
This week we continue to look at Psalm 150, the “hallelujah psalm.” Its opening verse identifies two places where praise
Theology 101 — The ‘Hallelujah Psalm’
The Old Testament was originally written in the Hebrew language. For those of us who speak and write in English,
Theology 101 — The World’s Need for His Convicting
This month, in thinking about the role of the Holy Spirit as pointed out by Christ when He termed the