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.
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Theology 101 — Life’s Greatest Virtue
In Jesus’ questions to Peter in John 21:15–17, we see a call to practice life’s greatest virtue — love (1 Cor. 13:13).
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Theology 101 — Our Trustworthy God
God is trustworthy, and “the divine attribute that reveals God to be worthy of human trust is His immutability or unchanging nature.”
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Theology 101 — A New Covenant
As we begin a new year, we turn our eyes to the covenants of God, both the old covenant and the new covenant.
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Theology 101 — Christmas: A Savior’s Birth
Christ the Lord came to be our Savior in every sense of the word. In light of these truths, we can give thanks to Him this Christmas season.
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Theology 101 — Thanksgiving: A Christlike Practice
While the example set by the Pilgrims can motivate us to a period of giving thanks to God, the example of Christ furnishes us with an even greater example.
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Theology 101 — Thanksgiving: Our Prime Reason
Giving thanks is a Christlike practice. He is on record in the New Testament expressing thankfulness often.
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Theology 101 — Glorification: The ultimate goal
Glorification is God’s final removal of sin from the life of His spiritual child so that each one of us will stand before Him in glory throughout eternity.
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Theology 101 — Sanctification and Spiritual Disciplines
Scripture reading, prayer and involvement in the church are three elements of the sanctifying process. Our time with the Father and our fellowship with other Christians can help us grow more Christlike.