NEW TESTAMENT ISSUES

 

Questions:

 

Isn’t it unbiblical to judge others? In Matthew 7:1-5 Jesus taught, “Judge not, lest you be judged.” Doesn’t this mean that Christians should never criticize anyone else’s behavior, especially a Christian’s behavior?

 

Is the term “rabbi” as used in the New Testament an anachronism?

 

What are some common misunderstandings about the Christmas story, especially which make it into Christmas carols? Did Mary ride on a donkey? Who were the three kings? Is “Xmas” trying to X Jesus out of Christmas? What do angels look like? What about the star?

 

Does the camel through an eye of a needle refer to a needle’s eye gate (a small door in a big city gate through which a camel could enter if it got down on its knees)?

 

Is there anything symbolic about Jesus folding the “napkin” which was over his face in the tomb?

 

Did Marx get his idea, “From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs”  from Acts 4:32-37?

 

How often do particular books of the New Testament use various terms for Jesus Christ (Son of Man, Son of God, The Son/My Son, Christ, Jesus)?