Baptism. Baptism is so misunderstood, and such an area of controversy, that it has been called "the water that divides." Yet why should we be divided on this essential matter (Ephesians 4)? Learn the truth about the variety of modern beliefs on this subject what the Bible teaches, what the original Greek really says, and how the apostolic teaching evolved into something very different from the New Testament doctrine.
Since 2003, Douglas has been a freelance teacher and consultant. With degrees from Drew, Harvard, and Duke, Douglas has written 25 books, recorded 300 podcasts, and spoken in 500 cities in 111 nations around the world. He leads tours annually to sites of biblical interest (like Rome, Athens, and Jerusalem). He is also professor of theology at Lincoln Christian University.
His website, douglasjacoby.com (free), has nearly 10,000 pages of Christian resources. Website membership, affording unrestricted access to the site, including weekly podcasts, funds his travels in the developing world. The Jacobys have three adult children. They reside in the Atlanta area.