Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 15:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 15:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 15:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, if we remember and hold onto the good news he shared about Jesus, we are saved. But if we forget or don't truly believe it, then it doesn't help us.

1 Corinthians 15:2: By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. [keep...: or, hold fast] [what: Gr. by what speech]

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse emphasizes that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, which contradicts 1 Corinthians 15:2 where salvation is presented as being contingent upon faith and adherence to the gospel.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Romans 11:6

This verse indicates that salvation is by grace and not by works, whereas 1 Corinthians 15:2 implies continuity in faith matters in being saved.

Romans 11:6: And if by grace, then [is it] no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if [it be] of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26

This verse suggests that deliberate sin after knowing the truth leaves no sacrifice for sins, which seems contradictory to the implication in 1 Corinthians 15:2 that holding firmly to the gospel ensures salvation.

Hebrews 10:26: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,

Contradiction with Galatians 5:4

This verse warns against falling from grace by seeking to be justified by the law, which appears to contradict 1 Corinthians 15:2 that implies steadfastness in faith is required for being saved.

Galatians 5:4: Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

This verse states not everyone who calls on Jesus will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the will of the Father, contrasting with 1 Corinthians 15:2 that highlights faith and receiving the gospel as saving factors.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
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