Contradiction with Romans 3:23
This verse states that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, implying an ongoing sinful nature in contrast to the new creation being free from past sins.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20
This verse claims that there is not a just man on earth who does good and does not sin, contradicting the idea of being completely new and free from sin.
Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:8
This verse suggests that if we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves, opposing the notion of leaving the old sinful self completely behind as a new creation.
1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9
This verse describes the heart as deceitful and desperately wicked, which contradicts the transformation into a new creation with a renewed mind and heart.
Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Contradiction with Hebrews 6:4-6
These verses imply that it is possible to fall away even after receiving enlightenment, tasting the heavenly gift, which can contradict the permanence of being a new creation.
Hebrews 6:4-6: For [it is] impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
Contradiction with Galatians 5:17
This verse mentions the ongoing conflict between the flesh and the Spirit, which suggests that believers still contend with old desires, contrary to being wholly new.
Galatians 5:17: For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict could arise from the idea that personal transformation might cancel out past actions or consequences. Some might argue that becoming "new" doesn't address harm or responsibilities from past behavior. This could lead to debates on accountability and justice versus personal change and redemption.