Tag Archives: Greek

Dr. Black’s Advice to New Seminarians

Posted on August 27, 2014 by

Dr. Black posted a list of seven pieces of advice for new seminarians here (8-26-14 at 7:28PM). Item number five naturally caught my attention. He writes: Take the languages first. Yes, I recognize that Greek and Hebrew are not usually … Continue reading →

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Recitation of Philippians 1:1-18

Posted on January 16, 2014 by

I just finished memorizing the next section. Here’s the video of my memory work in Philippians to date. [Note: There are two mistakes in the video (I thought I was going to have it perfect this time . . . … Continue reading →

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Unrealistic Resolution #1

Posted on December 26, 2013 by

My goal is to have all these books read and reviewed (or discussed on the blog) before the beginning of the new semester. Be on alert for a blaze of productivity . . . .

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On Memorizing Philippians

Posted on December 23, 2013 by

As some of you know, I have taken up the task of memorizing Philippians. Here are some reflections on my approach and some of the results. Approach I try and dedicate at least 30 mins of concerted effort a day … Continue reading →

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Neal Windham’s New Testament Greek for Preachers and Teachers: A Review

Posted on October 23, 2013 by

You have learned some basics about New Testament Greek either out of desire or compulsion (a degree requirement). Now what? How does the Greek student apply that knowledge to his lesson/sermon? Neal Windham’s New Testament Greek for Preachers and Teachers … Continue reading →

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A Beginner’s Guide to New Testament Exegesis: A Review

Posted on October 16, 2013 by

Richard  J. Erickson, A Beginner’s Guide to New Testament Exegesis (Downer’s Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2005); 239 pages, $20.00. Erickson’s A Beginner’s Guide to New Testament Exegesis is intended as a friendly and non-frightening approach to the exegetical method. Erickson reflects on … Continue reading →

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Trenchard’s “The Complete Vocabulary Guide to the Greek New Testament”

Posted on October 15, 2013 by

Warren C. Trenchard, English Grammar to Ace New Testament Greek (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1998); 352 pages, $13.98. Building upon Bruce Metzger’s Lexical Aids for Students of New Testament Greek, Warren Trenchard provides his readers with a comprehensive guide to the vocabulary of … Continue reading →

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