Help Needed on New Testament?

Question

Okay, so I have a paper to write for history on the new testament that has to be 3-6 pages long! Any info would help... here's the questions that are supposed to be answered in the essay.
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1.) What elements of society seem to be favored by Christ?

2.) How did Christ in Matthew chapter 5(the Bee attitudes) espouse a more moral standard than that represented in the opponents' view of the Mosaic Law?

3.) In his letter to the Romans, how did St.Paul view human nature?

4.) Do you feel these two passages present the same or a different viewpoint? and Why?

I have the research on this and I have read all the passages. I would just like some insight and maybe a different point of view. Like I said any information would be greatly appreciated!

Answer 1

(2) The Beatitudes show who the Christian is. These are the Christian's characteristics that we should betray every day.
KJV Study Bible

(1) Definitely the Bride of Christ - the church and His believers

(3) He viewed humans as the only righteousness in us is Christ Jesus.
Romans 7:17-20 "Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwells in me. For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwells no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwells in me."

Then in verse 24 Paul says, "O wretched man that I am!"

And then chapter 8 verse 14, "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."

We must follow the Spirit and not the flesh. The flesh profits nothing.

One passage is who the Christian is and the other is the Constitution (doctrine) of Christianity. KJV Study Bible

This is how I see it. I hope this helps. Paul always gave practical instructions for Christians to follow and in Romans the doctrine of salvation and dealing with the flesh were highlights of the book.

Answer 2

1. The poor and less educated seek Jesus because they realize they are not the creator or ruler of the world. Jesus chose those poor in this world to be rich in His kingdom.

2. The Law used the theory of an eye for an eye. The law of Christ or the blessed of Christ are those that look to others and not to self.

3. Paul viewed human nature as sinful and not subject to God.

4. I do not know the 2 passages you speak about. Paul in
Romans teaches us to follow God and keep from sin. The so called beatitudes teach us to seek God and the good of others. The lesson is basically the same.

Answer 3

The standards are the same for Old and New Testament people.

Malachi 3:6  For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.

Hebrews 13:8  Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

HE does NOT change!

Romans 7:18  For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
19  For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
20  Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.

Hope this helps.

GOD bless

Answer 4

1. When Christ was here most of Isreal were intent on following the law. Although following the law is important, it is more important to see what you can do to help your fellow man. If you read the gospels you should be able to use several things that Jesus did as an example of this.

2 The beattitudes are examples of the things Jesus wants us to do to help our fellow man. When Jesus was confronted on the ideas of the law, his explanation of the law ends up telling us to "Love our neighbor as ourselves" again helping our fellow man

3 Paul explains that it is mans nature to be selfish... to satisfy our own lusts. This leads to man sinning. So in effect it is mans nature to sin.

I hope you can take these points and make a paper with it. Its all I can offer