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 — God’s Soldiers
Last week we gave thought to God’s people as pilgrims. This week we continue to investigate biblical analogies that help
Theology 101 — God’s Pilgrims
For several weeks Theology 101 has given attention to a variety of biblical analogies through which Scripture speaks of God’s
Theology 101 — God’s Vineyard
The Bible presents a variety of images or analogies of God’s people. They are viewed as His field and flock,
Theology 101 — God’s Household
The idea that believers are members of God’s family, who make up His household, shows up in several places in
Theology 101 — The Shepherd of God’s Flock
Last week, Theology 101 dealt with the imagery of God’s people as His flock, which suggests that we should give
Theology 101 — God’s Flock
From last week’s imagery of the Church as God’s field, we turn this week to the imagery of God’s people
Theology 101 — God’s Field
For several weeks, Theology 101 has been considering the Church as God’s people by pondering some of the images or
Theology 101 — A Royal Priesthood
In 1 Corinthians 3:16 and Ephesians 2:21, the Church is termed a “temple.” The imagery of God’s people as a