Examples of conflict in the new testament

Here are some examples of conflict in the New Testament:

  1. The Conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees: Jesus frequently clashed with the Pharisees, who were a group of Jewish religious leaders, over issues such as the interpretation of Scripture, the importance of tradition, and the nature of God's kingdom. (Matthew 9:11-13, Mark 7:1-23, Luke 5:30-32)
  2. The Conflict between Jesus and the Sadducees: The Sadducees, another group of Jewish leaders, disagreed with Jesus' teachings on the resurrection and the nature of the afterlife. (Matthew 22:23-33, Mark 12:18-27, Luke 20:27-40)
  3. The Conflict between Peter and Jesus: Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples, initially refused to accept Jesus' prediction that he would be crucified and rise from the dead. (Matthew 16:21-23, Mark 8:31-33, Luke 9:22-25)
  4. The Conflict between Paul and the Jewish Christians: Paul, a former Pharisee, clashed with Jewish Christians who believed that Gentile converts had to follow Jewish law in order to be saved. (Galatians 2:11-14, Acts 15:1-35)
  5. The Conflict between Paul and the Corinthian Church: The Corinthian church was divided over issues such as the role of women in the church, the importance of spiritual gifts, and the relationship between Jewish and Gentile Christians. (1 Corinthians 1:10-17, 3:1-4:21, 11:2-16)
  6. The Conflict between James and Paul: James, the brother of Jesus and leader of the Jerusalem church, disagreed with Paul's teachings on justification by faith alone, and believed that Gentile converts should be circumcised. (Galatians 2:12, Acts 15:13-21)
  7. The Conflict between the Jerusalem Church and the Antioch Church: The Jerusalem church, led by James, and the Antioch church, led by Peter, disagreed over the issue of Gentile circumcision. (Acts 15:1-35, Galatians 2:1-10)
  8. The Conflict between the Church in Galatia and the False Teachers: The church in Galatia was threatened by false teachers who were promoting a works-based salvation. (Galatians 1:6-10, 3:1-5:12)
  9. The Conflict between the Church in Corinth and the False Apostles: The church in Corinth was threatened by false apostles who were claiming to have a superior apostolic authority. (2 Corinthians 11:13-15, 12:11-13)
  10. The Conflict between the Church in Philippi and the City Officials: The church in Philippi was threatened by city officials who were opposed to the spread of Christianity. (Acts 16:16-40, Philippians 1:27-30)

These conflicts, while challenging and difficult, ultimately served to strengthen the early Christian church and to clarify its teachings and practices.