Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
Suggests that not everyone who acknowledges the Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, implying actions are necessary.
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 James 2:26
Emphasizes that faith without works is dead, suggesting that grace and faith alone are not sufficient for inheritance.
James 2:26: For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. [spirit: or, breath]
Contradiction with Romans 3:20
States that no one will be justified by the deeds of the law, suggesting a contradiction with works being a factor for inheritance.
Romans 3:20: Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law [is] the knowledge of sin.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
Asserts that a person is not justified by works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, which seems contradictory to the emphasis on building up through grace alone.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26-27
Warns that if we deliberately keep on sinning after knowing the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, suggesting that grace alone might not suffice for inheritance.
Hebrews 10:26-27: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
Contradiction with 2 Peter 1:10
Encourages making one's calling and election sure through effort, contrasting with the notion of simply receiving inheritance through grace.
2 Peter 1:10: Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: