Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:24
This verse says when a righteous person turns from their righteousness and commits iniquity, they will die in their sin, contradicting Ezekiel 33:18 where it states that a righteous person turning from their righteousness will result in death.
Ezekiel 18:24: But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, [and] doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked [man] doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26
This verse states that if we willfully sin after receiving knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice for sins, which suggests a point of no return rather than just the consequence mentioned in Ezekiel 33:18.
Hebrews 10:26: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
Contradiction with James 5:19-20
These verses suggest that if someone turns a sinner from the error of their way, they will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins, offering a redemptive possibility not mentioned in Ezekiel 33:18.
James 5:19-20: Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 33:18 might seem to contradict the idea that actions in one's past cannot be changed or affect one's eternal fate. While many other parts of the Bible emphasize forgiveness and redemption regardless of past actions, this verse stresses the consequences of one's current behavior. This could seem inconsistent with messages about grace and redemption elsewhere in the Bible.
Paradox #2
Ezekiel 33:18 suggests that if a righteous person turns away from their righteousness and does wrong, they will face consequences. The contradiction could be seen in the idea that a single mistake might erase a lifetime of good deeds, which could conflict with notions of forgiveness or redemption. This raises questions about fairness and whether one's entire moral standing should be judged on a single action.