Contradiction with Matthew 19:26
This verse states, "With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible," emphasizing that overcoming is through God's power, not merely belief.
Matthew 19:26: But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
Contradiction with James 2:19
This verse indicates that mere belief is insufficient, as even demons believe and tremble, suggesting that belief alone does not lead to overcoming.
James 2:19: Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
Contradiction with John 3:18
This verse states that belief in the Son results in not being condemned, seeming to imply that overcoming is automatic with belief, yet it also implies consequences for unbelief.
John 3:18: He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
Contradiction with Romans 10:10
This verse suggests that confession and faith result in salvation, implying a different requirement for victory beyond simple belief.
Romans 10:10: For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
This verse indicates not everyone who acknowledges Jesus will enter the kingdom, suggesting that actions are needed beyond belief to "overcome."
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.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:13
This verse assures believers of God providing a way to overcome temptation, emphasizing divine aid rather than belief alone.
1 Corinthians 10:13: There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it]. [common...: or, moderate]
Contradiction with Luke 18:22
This verse encourages action (selling all and following Jesus) beyond belief for obtaining treasure in heaven, implying works as part of overcoming.
Luke 18:22: Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
Contradiction with Philippians 4:13
This verse emphasizes doing things through Christ who strengthens, suggesting a reliance on Christ's strength rather than belief alone.
Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.