This course introduces the students to basic vocabulary and grammar of the New Testament Greek. It introduces the student to such basic concepts and skills as lessons in language, phrasing, textual criticism, translation, and word studies. Students will read and translate selected passages from the Greek New Testament. This course aims to instill the love of reading and exegeting God's word in its original language. This course is a prerequisite for GR248 New Testament Greek for Ministry 2 where students will complete the introductory grammar of the New Testament Greek. (3 Units).