"An academic staple updated for the first time in fifteen years, David Alan Black's user-friendly introduction to New Testament Greek keeps discussion of grammar as non-technical as possible. The simplified explanations, basic vocabularies, and abundant exercises are designed to prepare the student for subsequent practical courses in exegesis, while the linguistic emphasis lays the groundwork for later courses in grammar. Revisions to th ..."
The Jesus Paradigm by DavidAlanBlack Paperback, 180 Pages, Published 2009 by Energion Publications ISBN-13: 978-1-893729-56-8, ISBN: 1-893729-56-7
"The church is in disarray. Theologians and commentators speak of the demise of evangelicalism. Are they alarmists? Is Christianity as we know it in the process of dying? Writer, scholar, teacher, and missionary Dr. David Alan Black thinks that the answer does not lie in the politics of the left or the right. In fact, he doesn't think that Jesus tells us what our politics should be. He doesn't see answers in Christian nationalism. But ev ..."
"What is the Kingdom of God? What does it mean to be part of the kingdom? These are questions that should occupy the mind of every Christian. But we frequently shy away from the full meaning of God's rule. In Christian Archy, Dr. David Alan Black examines the New Testament to find the truly radical and all-encompassing claims of God's kingdom. In doing so, he discovers that the character of this kingdom is widely different from what is c ..."
"Because it is conspicuously absent from more than one early Greek manuscript, the final section of the gospel of Mark (16:9-20) that details Christ’s resurrection remains a constant source of debate among serious students of the New Testament.Perspectives on the Ending of Mark presents in counterpoint form the split opinions about this difficult passage with a goal of determining which is more likely. Southeastern Baptist Theological Se ..."
"The church in America has come to depend on professionals to "do ministry." In many churches, the pastor, paid to do the job, is the one who is expected to carry out all functions of the church. But it was not always this way. Jesus came as God-in-the-flesh. The pattern portrayed in the New Testament is that every Christian is part of the body of Christ, and the function of Christ's body is to be incarnational, to be Jesus Christ for th ..."
Why Four Gospels?(2nd Edition) by DavidAlanBlack Paperback, 124 Pages, Published 2010 by Energion Publications ISBN-13: 978-1-893729-87-2, ISBN: 1-893729-87-7
"Why do we have four gospels in the New Testament? How were they written, preserved, and chosen? In Why Four Gospels? noted Greek and New Testament scholar David Alan Black concisely and clearly presents the case for the early development of the gospels, beginning with Matthew, rather than Mark. This is much more than a discussion of the order in which the gospels were written. Using both internal data from the gospels themselves and an ..."
Paul, Apostle of Weakness(Updated) Astheneia and Its Cognates in the Pauline Literature, Revised Edition by DavidAlanBlack, Jan Lambrecht Paperback, 214 Pages, Published 2012 by Wipf & Stock Pub ISBN-13: 978-1-61097-603-9, ISBN: 1-61097-603-7
"In this practical book every occurrence of astheneia and its cognates in the Pauline Epistles is examined, both in its immediate context and in its relation to Pauline thought as a whole. The analysis begins, first, by examining both secular and Septuagintal Greek usages of astheneia as well as its usage in the non-Pauline New Testament writings. It then proceeds, secondly, by defining Paul's astheneia termini from letter to letter and ..."
Paul, Apostle of Weakness Astheneia and Its Cognates in the Pauline Literature, Revised Edition by DavidAlanBlack 214 Pages, Published 2012 by Wipf And Stock Publishers ISBN-13: 978-1-63087-040-9, ISBN: 1-63087-040-4
"Eadie, John. A Commentary on the Greek Text of the Epistle of Paul to the
Galatians. Reprint. Grand Rapids: Baker ... A Commentary on the Greek Text of
the Epistle of Paul to the Philippians. Reprint. Minneapolis: James and Klock,
1977."
The Jesus Paradigm by DavidAlanBlack 180 Pages, Published 2009 by Energion Publications ISBN-13: 978-1-893729-75-9, ISBN: 1-893729-75-3
"16 In chapter 4, I discuss the concept of communal ecclesiology in greater detail. 17 See Matt. 28:19-20; Acts 2:42-47; Rom. 12:9-21; Eph. 4:17-5:2; Phil. 2:1-16. 18 Avery Dulles, as cited in Jane Elyse Russell, “Love Your Enemies: The ..."
Christian Archy by DavidAlanBlack 60 Pages, Published 2009 by Energion Publications ISBN-13: 978-1-938434-18-1, ISBN: 1-938434-18-8
"I must single out here the lecturers at Basel under Whom I had the privilege of
sitting: Bo Reicke, Markus Barth, Jan Milic Lockman, Martin Anton Schmidt, and
Bernhard Wyss. Most important of all I should mention a mentor Who, via his ..."
"For anyone who has ever wondered who we truly are, why we are here and what we are meant to be doing..."
Why Four Gospels?(2nd Edition) by DavidAlanBlack Hardcover, 126 Pages, Published 2010 by Energion Publications ISBN-13: 978-1-63199-423-4, ISBN: 1-63199-423-9
"Why do we have four gospels in the New Testament? How were they written, preserved, and chosen? In Why Four Gospels? noted Greek and New Testament scholar David Alan Black concisely and clearly presents the case for the early development of the gospels, beginning with Matthew, rather than Mark. This is much more than a discussion of the order in which the gospels were written. Using both internal data from the gospels themselves and an ..."
"Introduction You have now covered the elements of New Testament Greek and
have laid a foundation for reading and ... For the most part, these are standard
texts that have served Greek students for some time. 175. ... (5th ed.; Edinburgh:
T. & T Clark, 1897) is still very useful, even though it is based on an outdated
Greek text. ... Lexicons and Translation Aids For ... should have W. Bauer, A
Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testa ..."
"Why is the Bible trustworthy? Does archaeology confirm what the Bible says? How do I interpret the Bible?The Bible is the most important book in the world. But questions like these puzzle believers and unbelievers alike. Editors and scholars Wayne Grudem, C. John Collins, and Thomas Schreiner recognize the challenge we all face and offer this volume to help us properly understand the Bible.Covering a diverse range of essential subjects, ..."
"When you hear the words “in the original text it says” or “in the original text this means,” it’s time to be wary. Those words often provide the introduction to misleading information. But how can the hearer discern just what is correct and what is misleading? How can pastors avoid giving their congregations misleading information? “In the Original Text It Says” takes a look at word-study fallacies and how you can avoid them. Author Ben ..."
Except for Fornication The Teaching of the Lord Jesus on Divorce and Remarriage by DavidAlanBlack, Allan R. Bevere Paperback, 98 Pages, Published 2011 by Energion Publications ISBN-13: 978-1-893729-94-0, ISBN: 1-893729-94-X
"Except for Fornication is a brief study, less than 80 pages, of statements in the Gospels relating to divorce and remarriage. Dr. Parunak examines the background and context of the statements of Jesus regarding divorce, and relates them to the Old Testament commands on which Jesus was commenting. This historical depth and detailed linguistic analysis will prove useful to Bible students, whether or not they ultimately agree with the auth ..."
"This little book might be dangerous. You may not be able to put it down without seeing your life radically changed. In fact, the book ends with a call to make precisely that promise. So will you join the cause of global missions?"