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 — Compassionate and Caring
The Person of Christ Series As we read the Gospels, we are grabbed by the impact of Jesus’ personality. Previously
Theology 101 — Toward a Theology of Work
By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist The calendar suggests the timeliness of interrupting the series of studies
Theology 101 — Humility and Meekness
The person of Christ This week we begin looking at the person of Christ in terms of His personality traits.
Theology 101: Last Things — The Reality of Hell
Throughout its pages the Bible assumes the reality of hell. Psalm 9:17 declares: “The wicked shall be turned into hell
Theology 101: Such a Great Salvation — Conversion
Often when speaking of salvation in church circles, we speak of it as conversion. We use this term rather frequently;
Theology 101 — The Body of Christ (Part 2 of 3)
As we consider the Church as an analogy of a body, the idea not only calls attention to the Head
Theology 101 — Holy Spirit and Holy Living: Walking Worthily (Part 1 of 2)
Good theology should have an impact on how a person lives so as to please God. We often use the