If you haven't seen the first posts in this series, you can check them out here and here. Special thanks to Andrew for this post! In this post, we unpack Angle 2: Reading anything as a translation limits the ability to pick up on subtle nuances and distances the reader from the writer and world … Continue reading “Why Biblical Greek?” Part Two
In this post, written by Brother Daniel Smith, we unpack the first angle in this series. Angle 1: Many of the translations of the NT that we have in English are good translations, but there are many nuances and grammatical constructions that cannot be translated into good, natural English. In essence, learn Greek to enhance … Continue reading “Why Biblical Greek?” Part One
Several months ago, I made a post about the Biblical Greek Program I'm part of. I posted some pictures of Bible passages/stories we were acting out, and I included a link to the BGP website. Not too long after that, my brother Andrew did a guest post on my blog about how he got into … Continue reading “Why Biblical Greek?” Foundation
Not to brag or anything, but Liz's homemade pumpkin spice lattes are the best! She uses fresh pumpkin puree, raw milk (almond milk for me!), freshly brewed coffee, and pumpkin pie spice. Try it for yourself! (Serves 2) -Brew: a cup of strong coffee (we use a French press) -Heat until bubbly: 2 Tbsp fresh … Continue reading Nothing Beats Homemade! (Recipe)
The book of Lamentations (found in the Old Testament) is believed to have been written by the prophet Jeremiah after the Babylonians destroyed Israel around 580 BC. As the name of the book suggests, it contains lamentations, or expressions of grief, over what had happened to the Holy City and the temple. In the middle … Continue reading A Reflection on Lamentations 3
My brother Andrew is currently instructor of Biblical Greek at Sattler College, Boston. He also teaches a local Biblical Greek class, and I'm thrilled to have him sharing a bit about Greek here on my blog! Let's see what he has to say... In my early years, Greek was just another subject I did in … Continue reading Guest Post: Andrew Lamicela
“He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than … Continue reading Jesus Gives Good Things
It's been a while since I've posted--yes, I've been busy, as usual, but I've missed my blog! This evening after thoroughly boring myself by studying for my test tomorrow, I decided to do a far more interesting, albeit tiny little task... making soap. Not the fancy kind with hot lye... though I did try that … Continue reading Soap Making
The Linguistics and New Testament Greek Conference was held at the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in North Carolina. I was incredibly privileged to be able to go with my brother Andrew (who is actually one of my Greek teachers), Joseph Neill (my primary Greek teacher), his lovely wife Sarah, and several of my classmates. One … Continue reading Linguistics and New Testament Greek Conference
I was asked to share a testimony on the importance of Scripture in my life today at church. I polished up my speech, and here it is! So how have I found God’s word to be alive in my own personal life? I’ve been through times when I would read the Bible and it felt … Continue reading The Importance of Scripture in the Life of a Christian
Sweet Contemplations 