how worthless is a discussion of Greek from a man who knows no Greek

How worthless is a discussion of Greek from a man who knows no Greek. It is almost as if we cannot bring ourselves to “reduce” the Bible to modern-day language.

It has to be esoteric. It has to be couched in language that is holy and “other.”

If we admit that the Bible can be understood separate and apart from the original language and a comprehensive knowledge of historical background; if we admit that the written word of God could be “reduced” to modern language totally, then we have to admit that we can fully understand the Bible:

1. Unequivocally and personally and
2. Apart from the learned interpretation of clergy.

Preachers perpetuate this by using a lot of Greek and background and encouraging the ignorant use of this same by members.

When they express fear of not saying the minutely precise meaning or when they blatantly misspell or mispronounce the Greek words, they look foolish.

Their credibility with those who have any education is limited and suspect.

(written in 1987)