Biblical Mastery Academy

Hey Reader, Does learning Biblical Greek intimidate you? That's a common and reasonable feeling. Here are 5 tips that will give you confidence to master Greek. 1. "Starting is so hard!" TIP: Expect to grind for a few weeks. You're learning something totally different to anything you've learned before... It takes some getting used to. It gets easier once you understand what the learning process is — But to start, you need to just keep studying! 2. "How much should I do today?" TIP: Be...

Why the boring tasks (of learning Greek) are powerful Reader, learning Greek includes some time-consuming, boring tasks. Learning and reviewing vocabulary, for example, or learning and reviewing paradigms. For some there is not enough benefit to justify the effort, especially during the early stages,. But pursuing the biblical languages is worthwhile not because it means we’ll be able to have a conversation in Greek, or even about Greek, but because it means that as we engage with the word of...

Here's an insight about Greek from someone who has studied it for over 20 years: Veterinarian, Headmaster, now Greek instructor at Biblical Mastery Academy, Neil Ellson shares an important lesson on why Greek mastery matters more than Greek mediocrity, a fun and challenging exhortation for us all. Why Thorough Greek Study Matters (and How Word Studies Trip Us Up) By Neil Ellson ⸻ The Joy of Reading the New Testament in Greek One of the great blessings of learning Greek is the chance to read...

One Word, Many Worlds: Why Hebrew Words Carry More Meaning Than You Think By Frank Hartmann In the world of Biblical study, words matter. And when those words are Hebrew, they matter even more. Biblical Hebrew is a language of astonishing density. Its compact structure and poetic depth allow each word to carry a world of meaning—cultural, theological, emotional. A single Hebrew term often operates on multiple levels at once: literal, metaphorical, symbolic, and even eschatological. This...

Is Audio Better than Images for Learning Vocabulary? Many people ask for images in their vocabulary app to provide a mnemonic (memory) association. It helps them remember the meaning of a word. But will images turn into a learning crutch? Will they actually hinder your progress in reading the Greek New Testament? I think I've found a better option. I've been reading and experimenting with SLA (second language acquisition) research. Todays newsletter will equip you to decide whether to learn...

Hey Reader, Many faithful christian's don't doubt the Bible—but they do doubt their own understanding of scripture. Doubt has its place, but DON'T doubt your ability to get closer to truth! The same closer, deeper reading of scripture is what almost all readers of the Greek New Testament are motivated by. They ARE reading deeper, with more confidence in what the Bible says...... But is there any real difference between you, and them? Here's what you will say in self doubt: “Greek is for...

Hey Reader, If you ever tried to learn Greek but weren't told what I'm about to share with you — You were set up to fail. Let's fix that. 🚨 This discovery shows what makes or breaks a Greek learner. 🚨 The discovery I made is from the raw data of my new vocabulary app. It shows exactly why some people excel at Greek, and others fail. Here it is 👉 👉 The more flashcard reviews you complete in a day, the better you will be at Greek. 👈👈 The most advanced Greek Mastery Members, and the quickest...

Hey Reader, I’m starting a new Beginning Greek in Small Steps live cohort on July 1st, and I want to share with you a tip to stay motivated when learning Greek in case you decide to join. Here are 3 secrets that will make the Greek New Testament irresistible to pick up and read. ✅ 1: Get a Greek New Testament! Just because you have access to something, doesn't mean you're going to use it. There are plenty of free Greek texts online, even free grammars! But when you own something, with weight...

Hey Reader, Is it possible to learn Biblical Greek for free? In one sense—yes! There are free resources that can help you along the way. Though I think that for most people, success relies in having the right tools, habits, system and support. That's why I created the Greek Mastery Membership, which provides people with all the support they need to learn NT Greek from their homes. Nonetheless, here are my top 3 free tools! >> Watch Now << In Christ, Darryl

Hey Reader, From time to time I find myself recommending books... Now, I've gone up a level and have four whole book series to recommend to you... ...That is, only if you're interested in one of these three things: The Bible New Testament Greek History If you want to grow as a Christian, then these four book series will intersect to give you a robust framework for Bible study and worldview thinking. Let’s dive in. 📘 1. Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament This series isn’t a...