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 — Filling and Controlling
Having previously considered the Spirit’s work of convicting sinners and birthing them into God’s kingdom and newness of life, and
Theology 101 — Guiding and Enabling
Having previously given thought to the Holy Spirit’s work of convicting and birthing sinners into God’s kingdom, as well as
Theology 101 — Teaching and gifting
The ministry of the Holy Spirit includes convicting of sin, enabling a new birth, teaching new believers and gifting them
Theology 101 — Convicting and Birthing
A number of weeks ago Theology began looking at aspects of ministry carried out by members of the Trinity. We
Theology 101 — Teaching Power
The biblical idea of power carries not only the connotation of might but also authority. To say that Christ’s teachings
Theology 101 — Protecting Power
In His well-known discourse about being the Good Shepherd, Jesus gave a powerful promise when He declared, “My sheep hear
Theology 101 — Forgiving Power
The Gospel of Matthew records a time when a paralytic was brought to Jesus. Rather than speaking to the man
Theology 101 — Enabling Power
There is something intriguing and even mysterious about the term “power.” In the natural or physical realm, for example, we