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Learning Greek Part 5: Encouragement

1/18/2012

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_ Discouragement is one of the greatest factors which eventually causes some students to put down Greek, and never pick it up again. After being immersed in the grammar that year one and two present, it can be quite easy to be weary and downtrodden. You may even feel like that after the first year. In order to learn anything well we must be persistent in it. Hopefully the following will provide that spark of hope and drive that we all need in an ongoing way. Greek is a rich and rewarding language. Your work will pay off if you persevere in it. In the words of A.T. Robertson, 19-20th Century Greek Scholar, "There is no sphere of knowledge where one is repaid more quickly for all the toil expended." I hope that the following will renew your vigor for the precious language.

The Minister's Use of His Greek New Testament
This article speaks of the common neglect towards studying NTG among gospel ministers, the blessing of studying it, and the importance and benefits of being closely acquainted with the Greek New Testament. Though it is nearly 100 years old, this is still a must read article. You can find the entire book here for purchase - The Minister and His Greek New Testament – A.T. Robertson

The Story of John Brown
An inspiring and motivating story of John Brown (1722-1787) who taught himself New Testament Greek with nothing but a Greek NT. A must read for anyone interested in the Biblical languages.

The Importance of the Biblical Languages - Martin Luther
In this discourse Martin Luther speaks of the importance of knowing the Biblical Languages and being closely acquainted with them.

Rightly Handling the Biblical Languages (The Danger of Extremes)
Discusses the danger of extremes regarding the biblical languages, namely, the two prevalent trends which exist in local churches today. In addition to this, mention is made as to the proper use and place of these languages among Christians.

Quotes on the Biblical Languages
A list of quotes from numerous men, both of old and contemporary, speaking about the importance of, place of, and the blessing of knowing the Biblical languages. This is a great encouragement and motivation. Thanks to Miles Van Pelt for providing almost all of these quotes.


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Another result when pastors do not study the Bible in Greek and Hebrew is that they, and their churches with them, tend to become second-handers. The harder it is for us to get at the original meaning of the Bible, the more we will revert to the secondary literature. For one thing, it is easier to read. It also gives us a superficial glow that we are “keeping up” on things. And it provides us with ideas and insights which we can’t dig out of the original for ourselves. - John Piper

Not only is this the only well from which we can draw the original force and meaning of the words and phrases of divine utterance, but also those languages (Hebrew & Greek) possess a weight of their own – a vividness which brings home to the understanding fine shades of meaning with power which cannot survive the passage into another tongue. - John Owen
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