JETS 48:3 (September 2005) p. 535 one of the fields that has erupted with torrential force in the twentieth century. Strangely, the power of that flood is only now [1999] beginning to wash over NT studies."12 In explaining the new theory I will use Porter's view as a basis and show how other major contributors agree or differ.13 1. Tense as aspect. First is the fact that the inherent meaning of the Greek tenses is defined as showing aspect rather