About: Douglas Jacoby

The twelve Ephesians tell Paul, “We have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” What do they mean? Is this connected to Paul’s decision to baptize them—even though… Read More

What is the original name of Jesus’ mother? The Muslims say it’s Maryam.  I was recently reading John (in Greek). In John 11:19 and 20, I was struck that she’s… Read More

THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 29 January 2025 Good morning! Vicki and I are in (Old) York, taking a break. I’m also here to meet a fellow… Read More

John 10:23 says Jesus was walking in the temple. It seems part of the temple was “the colonnade of Solomon”—at least in my version, the ESV. But in the NIV,… Read More

Jeremiah 31:36 seems to support the notion that modern Israel is still a nation in God’s sight—and perhaps still in a covenant relationship with him. But this seems to conflict… Read More