Someone asked why we should study NT Greek.  A lot of people chimed in with answers.  I thought I would give you a few reasons why I think it’s important. Color vs. Black and White.  Moving from a translation into the original is like going from black & white to color.  Everything is richer and […]

In 1 John 1:2, there is a word that appears twice.  In the New American Standard, that word is translated as manifested.  However, I really, really wanted to translate it as revealed.  But that would be confusing since revealed translates another Greek word.  That led me to discover what the difference between the two words is. […]

In this episode, I recount my visit to the Museum of the Bible. I had the privilege of attending the grand opening. In short, this museum is unbelievably good! What do you think? Let me know at http://10minutesinnewtestamentgreek.com/022 Find more episodes at http://10minutesinnewtestamentgreek.com.

John speaks to the new mood in America that says, “True truth does not exist.” 1 Ὃ ἦν ἀπ’ ἀρχῆς, ὃ ἀκηκόαμεν, ὃ ἑωράκαμεν τοῖς ὀφθαλμοῖς ἡμῶν, ὃἐθεασάμεθα καί αἱ χεῖρες ἡμῶν ἐψηλάφησαν, περί τοῦ Λόγου τῆς ζωῆς,—   What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, […]

Part 2 of my interview with Dr. Mark Meyer who leads the Ph.D. in Biblical Studies program at Capital Seminary & Graduate School. We discuss the importance of biblical languages in ministry. UPDATE 10/24/2017.  It turns out that Dr. Meyer misunderstood a question.  I have added a portion at 38:50 to ensure his views are […]

Part 1 of my interview with Dr. Mark Meyer who leads the Ph.D. in Biblical Studies program at Capital Seminary & Graduate School.  We discuss the importance of biblical languages in ministry. What do you think?  Let me know at http://10minutesinnewtestamentgreek.com/017 Find more episodes at http://10minutesinnewtestamentgreek.com.

The Greek word μάρτυς is translated as witness in the New Testament. However, what is meant by the word and what is understood are often not the same thing. What is understood is often tainted by the way the church would eventually come to use the word in light of the persecution of Christians in […]

John 3:5 verse is a minefield for Protestants.  On the one hand, it can be used to justify the idea that baptism is necessary for salvation (Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodox).  On the other hand, it can be used to justify a second baptism of the Holy Spirit (Pentecostals and some Charismatics).  How should we understand […]

In this episode, we will consider that the two words for love in John 21 are probably synonyms without a real difference, and what that means for interpreting the “Do you love me?” passage. The Greek in this episode is very straightforward. CORRECTION: I mention Episode 12 in the podcast when I should have said […]

In this episode, we will look at Matthew 16:18 as Jesus says, “You are Peter and upon this rock I will build my church.”  This passage has been controversial because Roman Catholics consider this to be where Jesus ordains the office of the Pope as the vicar of the church.  Protestants counter that Jesus is […]