Puzzle lovers and those who like to put things in
their proper place typically find diagramming
simultaneously challenging and satisfying. The
discipline forces one beyond rote memory of
grammatical definitions into the realm of
application where every word in a sentence must be
understood in relation to its neighboring words.
Diagramming is a practical method to understand
NTGreek. In short, it develops one's command
of Greek grammar, syntax, and language with the
results it makes one competent to read accurately
the Greek New Testament.
Diagramming shows the
logical
arrangement of each sentence, as
distinguished from the
sequential
or linear
arrangement, which is the focus of NTGreek in
Structure by Robert Bailey. For
example, a diagram begins with the main subject
and the main verb, with the various dependent
clauses and modifiers attached in standard ways
to designate visually how the whole sentence
fits together logically.
In addition to the typical single-paged format,
overviews for entire paragraphs and chapters are
included with every diagram set or collection by
means of expanded page dimensions.
Although these overviews are not designed to be
printed, they are helpful to orientate the user
to the overall syntactical structure of a
sentence/paragraph. For example, in
conjunction with a classroom computer and a LCD
projector, these overviews will add a visual
learning dimension that has never been possible
before in the history of NTGreek diagramming.
As an example, a reduced
image excerpt from the overview for
Revelation 5:1-14 is available or the entire PDF
document.
Diagramming is helpful for
understanding both Greek and English syntax.
However, some writers of the New Testament, such
as the apostle Paul, incorporate protracted and
complicated sentences that diagramming is
especially useful; for a diagram lays out how
each element in the sentence fits together.
Diagramming still remains as one of the best
tools for both exegete and expositor, for both
self-study and teachers.
For Self Study
Prepared diagrams are ideal
for home study and reference. For some,
diagramming has not been a possibility because
the lack of knowledge how to do it. By
example, however, these diagrams will show a
method to approach diagramming. With each
chapter studied, one gains confidence in their
ability to diagram which in turn stimulates a
deeper understanding and appreciation of the
text--not because of what has been translated,
but what has been revealed by God.
Although these diagrams were prepared with Bible
college and seminary students in mind, they will
be beneficial for anyone who seriously studies
the Greek New Testament.
For
Teachers
Prepared diagrams are
perfect for busy vocational teachers.
Teachers often discover that diagramming is an
excellent means to communicate to their students
how sentences are constructed. It has been
proven that analyzing a sentence and diagramming
its structure with a consistent visual method is
helpful, both for NTGreek language beginners and
for those trying to make sense of the language
at any level. Furthermore, individual
pages may be transferred to overhead
transparencies for classroom work, whether for
introductory or advanced Greek exegesis classes.
Greek diagrams
for the New Testament have been prepared for
those that will find them helpful. They
may be purchased by choosing a cost-saving
membership option, by collection or individual
diagram set. You purchase only what you
need and when you need it. The different
purchasing opportunities are briefly outlined
below and may be accessed from the menu on the
left under their respective caption.
Membership Options
Both the
membership and membership upgrade subscriptions
are the best cost-saving methods available for
purchasing all the available and future
diagrams. The only distinction between
these two subscriptions is whether or not one or
more diagram sets or collections have been
previously purchased.
A
membership subscription is for those who
have not previously purchased any individual
diagram sets or collections. A
membership subscription price includes all
presently available and future diagrams, and
updates as well. At this time, the
membership is $64.95 USD. There are
not any subsequent annual fees. As
more diagrams sets and collections are
added, however, this membership price will
invariable rise for new members. A
price comparison between membership and the
purchase of individual diagram sets may be
compared
here.
For further information and
benefits for becoming a NTGreek In Diagram
Member, visit the
Membership Subscription information
page.
Many have purchased one
or more individual diagram sets or
collections only to realize they should have
become a member because of the cost-saving
benefits. If you are in this same
situation,
be sure to take advantage of
the
Membership Upgrade Subscription.
All the benefits of a member are gained and
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Whether you
choose a membership or upgrade subscription, all
diagrams are available as individual diagram
sets, collections, or the granddaddy of them
all, one single contiguous bookmarked document
that includes all the available diagrams and
overviews.
Collections
Two collections are
available, The Pauline Epistles Collection
and The General Epistles Collection.
Both collections are bookmarked by epistle,
chapter and verse for easier reference.
If you decide later to upgrade to membership,
your previously purchased amounts will be
refunded up to the current membership price
after the purchase of the membership upgrade
subscription.
The Pauline
letters are the largest extant collection in
the Greek New Testament. Of the
twenty-seven documents included in the New
Testament, Paul wrote thirteen of them.
The collection includes The Epistle to
the Romans, The First and Second Epistles to
the Corinthians, The Epistle to the
Galatians, The Epistle to the Ephesians,
The Epistle to the Philippians, The
Epistle to the Colossians, The First
and Second Epistles to the Thessalonians,
The First and Second Epistles to Timothy,
The Epistle to Titus, and The Epistle
to Philemon. All corresponding
paragraph/chapter overviews are included.
If you are interested only in the Greek
diagrams for Paul's letters,
The Pauline Epistles Collection is
for you.
This
collection includes The Epistle to the
Hebrews, The Epistle of James, The First and Second Epistles of Peter,
The First, Second, and Third Epistles of John,
The Epistle
of Jude and The Revelation.
All
corresponding
paragraph/chapter overviews are included.
If you
are interested only in the Greek diagrams
for these epistles, visit
The General Epistles information
page.
Individual Diagram Sets
In addition to the
membership and collection options, individual
Greek diagram sets may be purchased separately.
An individual diagram set may constitute an
individual gospel or epistle, or several
epistles grouped together (such as Colossians
and Philemon or First and Second Timothy and
Titus). To view further information and to
purchase an individual diagram set, make a
selection from the menu.
The remaining diagram sets
will be completed in the following order:
- The Acts of the Apostles
- The Gospel of Luke
- The Gospel of Mark
- The Gospel of Matthew
- The Gospel of John
If you require
further information before making a purchase,
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Romans
2:5-8
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Galatians
2:1-2
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1 Timothy
3:8-11
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Jude
10-11
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Just
like interlocking puzzle pieces that form a coherent
picture, so the individual units of a sentence on a
diagram reveal the portrait of the author's literary
piece. 
