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: Demonology – Fact or Fiction
Demonology By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist October is the month for Halloween. Halloween traditionally draws attention
Theology 101 — Power and Authority; Gladness and Joy
Biblical ‘Twins’ By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist In prior weeks we have sought to discern legitimate
Theology 101 — Joy and Happiness
Biblical ‘Twins’ By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist Joy and happiness are two positive human emotions. In
Theology 101 — Anger and Wrath
Biblical ‘Twins’ By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist Last week we were thinking about the divine attributes
Theology 101 — Mercy and Grace
Biblical ‘Twins’ By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist When we think of biblical twins, Jacob and Esau
Theology 101 — Toward a Theology of Work
By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist This week we are on the threshold of Labor Day, the
Theology 101 — Sin’s Consequences – Disquiet
Doctrine of Sin By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist The result of sin for a Christian often
Theology 101 — Sin’s Consequences – Divine Discipline
Doctrine of Sin By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist Previously, we have looked at sin’s consequences generally;