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 — The Christian Pilgrimage
This week we continue our look at biblical images that serve as windows into aspects of the Christian life by
Theology 101 — The Christian Race
From prior images of the Christian life as walking and warfare, we now turn to the imagery of a race.
Theology 101 — Christian Warfare
Last week, Theology 101’s common image of the uncommon life God intends for us was walking. This week’s image is
Theology 101 — The Christian Walk
In past issues, Theology 101 has used biblical imagery as windows into biblical truths. This week we begin looking at
Theology 101 — Failing to Obey
There is both a conscious and unconscious dimension to sin. Last week Theology 101 focused on the deliberate decision to
Theology 101 — Crossing the Boundaries
Not only does the Bible describe sin as “missing the mark” as noted last week in Theology 101, but it
Theology 101 — Missing the Mark
The Bible has several ways of presenting the nature and seriousness of sin. One is the idea of “missing the
Theology 101 — God’s Provision for Our Witness
Previously in Theology 101, we have considered the first two of the passages in the Gospel of John that refer