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 — Christ and the Church
Biblical Mysteries In the oft-read passage of Ephesians 5:25–33, the ideal marriage is set forth as an earthly reflection of
Theology 101 — Indwelling of Christ
Biblical Mysteries This week Theology 101 continues to look at biblical truths that are labeled mysteries. Having considered already the
Theology 101 — God’s Will
Biblical Mysteries This week Theology 101 draws our attention to what the Bible calls the mystery of God’s will. In
Theology 101 — Kingdom of God
Biblical Mysteries The term mystery in connection with the kingdom of God is found in three parallel passages in the
Theology 101 — Godliness
Biblical Mysteries The definition of a mystery typically reads as something difficult or impossible to understand or explain. The Bible
Theology 101 — Fire
The Holy Spirit in Figures By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist In addition to wind, water and
Theology 101 — Oil
The Holy Spirit in Figures By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist The association between oil and the
Theology 101 — Water
The Holy Spirit in Figures By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist Last week we addressed the use