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Jan 4, 2022 · Who was Barnabas in the Bible? Answer. In the book of Acts, we find a Levite from Cyprus named Joses ( Acts 4:36 ), whom the apostles called Barnabas. That nickname, translated “Son of Encouragement” ( Acts 4:36-37) or “Son of Exhortation” was probably given to him because of his inclination to serve others ( Acts 4:36-37, 9:27) and his ...
BARNABAS bär’ nə bəs ( Βαρνάβας, Gr. from Aram. בַּר נְבוּאָה, son of prophecy, interpreted by Luke ( Acts 4:36) as υἱὸ̀ς παρακλήσεως, “Son of encouragement” (RSV), “exhortation” (ASV), or “consolation” (KJV); intended by Luke not as a scientific etymology but as an indication of ...
Saint Barnabas, important early Christian missionary mentioned in the New Testament and one of the Apostolic Fathers. He may have authored the non-canonical Letter of Barnabas or possibly the Biblical Letter to the Hebrews. Learn more about his life and missions.
Apr 18, 2024 · Barnabas obeys the Holy Spirit’s call to active missionary service. He reaches many northeast Mediterranean cities with Saul. He participates in and reports at the First Jerusalem Council. Barnabas later reaches other cities with his relative, John Mark, and reconciles with Saul/Paul, who then reconciles with Mark.
Today we will focus on one of Barnabas' remarkable accomplishments, namely, his making of a great leader, in fact his making of two great leaders. Barnabas was a maker of leaders, and my goal today is to stir you up to be as much of a leader-maker as you can. What Is a Christian Leader? Let's begin with a definition. What is a Christian leader?
Tweet. B arnabas is a man who was very instrumental in the spread of the Gospel in the early days of the church. Yet, he is not as well known as Paul who we consider to be the first, and greatest, missionary in church history. Of course God could have used someone else to facilitate Paul’s introduction to the church and to launch his ...
Smith's Bible Dictionary. Barnabas. ( son of consolation or comfort) a name given by the apostles, ( Acts 4:36) to Joseph (or Jose), a Levite of the island of Cyprus, who was early a disciple of Christ. In ( Acts 9:27) we find him introducing the newly-converted Saul to the apostles at Jerusalem. Barnabas was sent to Jerusalem, ( Acts 11:19-26 ...
