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 — Enabling Abundant Life
Ephesians 2:4–7 is instructive for us about the relation between Christ’s ascension to the Father and His provision for us
Theology 101 — High Priestly Work
As we continue thinking about Christ’s ascension, the Book of Hebrews draws our attention to another aspect of His return
Theology 101 — Sending the Holy Spirit
Christ’s ascension was the intermediate stage of His exaltation. The initial stage was His resurrection. The completing stage was His
Theology 101 — The Ascension of Christ
Christmas and Easter always get full attention and emphasis in church worship and Christian thinking; it is only fitting that
Theology 101 — Holy Spirit and Spiritual Warfare
Just as the Bible bears witness to the Holy Trinity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit, it also attests to
Theology 101 — Inspiring Spirit, Inspired Book
The relationship of the Holy Spirit with the holy book, the Bible, lies at the heart of the authority of
Theology 101 — Heavenly Spirit and Earthly Bride
The New Testament presents the church as the bride of Christ composed of regenerated sinners who have been eternally forgiven.
Theology 101 — Divine Spirit and Human Spirit
The Bible consistently bears witness to God as the Holy Trinity — Father, Son and Spirit. The Bible also has