Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 1:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 1:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 1:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Jesus is like a special gift from God that makes us wise, good, and clean inside, and saves us. Because of Jesus, we are close to God and learn to be better people.

1 Corinthians 1:30: But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24

1 Corinthians 1:30 attributes wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption entirely to being in Christ, whereas Jeremiah encourages boasting in understanding and knowing God, emphasizing human engagement.

Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with James 2:24

1 Corinthians 1:30 emphasizes that righteousness is through Christ, suggesting faith alone, while James mentions that a person is justified by works and not by faith only.

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

Contradiction with Romans 2:6-7

1 Corinthians 1:30 implies righteousness and redemption as gifts through Christ, but Romans highlights seeking glory, honor, and immortality through perseverance in good works.

Romans 2:6-7: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:

Contradiction with Galatians 3:3

While 1 Corinthians 1:30 suggests sanctification is through Christ, Galatians points to human effort in continuing with works after beginning by the Spirit.

Galatians 3:3: Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?
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