Contradiction with Matthew 5:48
This verse encourages perfection like the heavenly Father, which contrasts with Colossians 3:7, acknowledging past sinful behaviors.
Matthew 5:48: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
States all have sinned, contradicting with the past tense implication of sinful actions in Colossians 3:7.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Romans 6:1-2
Paul argues against continuing in sin, suggesting change, which contrasts with the acknowledgment of past behavior in Colossians 3:7.
Romans 6:1-2: What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
Contradiction with 1 John 1:8
Claims that admitting to being without sin is self-deception, contradicting the past-tense implication of sinful behavior having ceased in Colossians 3:7.
1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.