Jul 26

  • ericwilbanks
    ericwilbanks added a text contribution A.K.A.
    The two Hebrew words shem and qara' (used in interchangeable order) can refer to a proper name given to someone (John Smith) or to a kind of nickname, an “also know as”: (William H. Bonney, a.k.a. Billy the Kid; Samuel Langhorne Clemens, a.k.a. Mark Twain). The a.k.a. becomes the name by which a specific person is renowned (see also Gen 6:4 and Is 63:12 for examples of the word shem being translated... Read more »

May 16

  • ericwilbanks
    ericwilbanks added a text contribution Separated for God
    This event not only marked the beginning of Paul's extraordinary ministry, but it also marked him personally as he later referred to this separation like you and I would refer to a special heritage or earned degree/status. Read more »