Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:13
This verse contradicts Ezekiel 18:24 as it similarly states that if a righteous person turns to sin, their previous righteousness will not save them, reinforcing rather than contradicting the message.
Ezekiel 33:13: When I shall say to the righteous, [that] he shall surely live; if he trust to his own righteousness, and commit iniquity, all his righteousnesses shall not be remembered; but for his iniquity that he hath committed, he shall die for it.
Contradiction with Romans 8:1
This verse suggests that there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, implying that past sins, including turning from righteousness, do not lead to death for believers, which seems contrary to Ezekiel 18:24’s emphasis on dying for one's sin.
Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:12
This verse states that God removes our transgressions far from us, suggesting a view of forgiveness that seems more permanent than the conditional approach in Ezekiel 18:24.
Psalm 103:12: As far as the east is from the west, [so] far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
Contradiction with John 10:28-29
These verses assert that no one can snatch believers out of Jesus' hand, implying eternal security, which conflicts with the idea of one’s righteousness being nullified by sin as described in Ezekiel 18:24.
John 10:28-29: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:9
This verse emphasizes God's faithfulness in forgiving sins if confessed, which implies a different outcome than the irrevocable consequence noted in Ezekiel 18:24.
1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Contradiction with Hebrews 6:4-6
Discusses the impossibility of repentance for those who fall away after experiencing the truth, which contrasts with the possibility of return implied elsewhere.
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 2 Corinthians 5:17
This verse speaks of anyone in Christ becoming a new creation, suggesting a complete and enduring transformation that contradicts the idea of falling back into condemnation as in Ezekiel 18:24.
2 Corinthians 5:17: Therefore if any man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. [he is: or, let him be]
Paradox #1
Some people see a contradiction between this verse and the idea that God's forgiveness is unconditional and eternal. The verse suggests that if a righteous person turns to sin, their previous good deeds won't be remembered, which seems to conflict with the belief that once someone is saved or forgiven, they remain so. This could raise questions about the permanence of salvation and God's consistent nature in forgiveness.
Paradox #2
Ezekiel 18:24 might seem to conflict with the idea that once someone is righteous or saved, they are always secure in their righteousness or salvation. This verse can appear to suggest that a righteous person can turn away and face consequences for their sins, which some interpret as contradictory to the belief in eternal security of salvation.
Paradox #3
Ezekiel 18:24 could seem to contradict the idea of once saved, always saved, because it talks about a person turning away from righteousness. This might conflict with some interpretations of other Bible verses that suggest a person cannot lose their salvation once they are saved.
Paradox #4
Ezekiel 18:24 may be seen as contradictory or inconsistent because it suggests that if a righteous person turns to wrongdoing and commits sins, none of their previous good deeds will be remembered or credited to them. This can conflict with the idea of forgiveness and redemption found in other parts of the Bible, where turning away from sin and seeking forgiveness can lead to mercy and the wiping away of sins. This may seem unfair or contradictory to some interpretations of how justice, forgiveness, and redemption work in a moral or religious context.