[CS-FSLUG] A Bible-study question

[Tim Young]

Hi there,
Not sure how many Bible Scholars we have out there.  I have a question I 
have been pondering for a while.

In short.  Many people in the Bible have their names changed for one 
reason or other.
Abraham was Abram.  For a short period he was called Abram, but for the 
rest of the Bible he is called Abraham.
Saul becomes Paul, and is from that point referred to as Paul...

The one that intrigues me, however, was Jacob, who became "Israel."  The 
reason this intrigues me is that Jacob is still referred to as "Jacob" 
at times after his re-naming.  There are times when he is referred to 
Jacob and others when he is referred to as Israel.  My suspicion is that 
it has something to do with the promise that "Israel" reflects.  
Sometimes "Israel" refers to the individual, some times to the nation.  
I was just wondering if anyone has any thoughts as to if there is a 
reason one is used over the other?  (I have some pretty neat examples 
for when God's many manes are used in the Bible.  Which name was used 
when adds a little bit of spice to reading the Bible)

    - Tim Young