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 — Our Need for His Witness
In response to the disciples’ troubled hearts over Christ’s announced departure, He promised an ongoing divine presence through the indwelling
Theology 101 — Our Need for His Instruction
Last week, we began to think about the Holy Spirit using the first of four Paraclete passages that occur in
Theology 101 — Our Need for His Presence
This month we are looking at the Paraclete passages in the Gospel of John. The first one is John 14:15–17.
Theology 101 — The Wind of the Spirit
During my childhood, March was a choice month for flying kites. The March wind had a way of wafting kites without
Theology 101 — Loving Jesus
Toward the conclusion of His incarnate ministry, Jesus addressed a searching question to Peter: “Simon, son of Jonah, do you
Theology 101 — Becoming like Jesus
There was a season during my high school career that the administration placed an easel on the landing of a
Theology 101 — Bearing Witness to Jesus
As far back as the days of Isaiah the prophet, God introduced the matter of His people being His witnesses.
Theology 101 — Going for Jesus
In previous weeks of thinking about the theme of discipleship, we have taken the biblical account of Jesus and the