Contradictions and Paradoxes in Galatians 1:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Galatians 1:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Galatians 1:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Jesus gave himself to save us from the bad things in the world because that's what God wanted. It shows how much God loves us and wants to help us.

Galatians 1:4: Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:

Contradiction with James 2:24

James emphasizes that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, which contrasts with the focus in Galatians 1:4 on Jesus giving himself for our sins (implying salvation through faith alone).

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Romans 3:28

Paul states that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law, which might contradict interpretations of Galatians 1:4 about the importance of repentance or works.

Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:12

This verse urges believers to work out their own salvation with fear and trembling, which can seem contradictory to the notion in Galatians 1:4 of being delivered from this present evil world by grace alone.

Philippians 2:12: Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
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