Contradiction with Romans 3:20
This verse states that no one will be justified by the deeds of the law, whereas Galatians 3:24 suggests the law brought us to Christ to be justified by faith.
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 Romans 7:6
This verse says we are delivered from the law, while Galatians 3:24 emphasizes the law as a guide to Christ.
Romans 7:6: But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not [in] the oldness of the letter. [that being...: or, being dead to that]
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:1
Indicates the law has only a shadow of good things to come, contrasting with Galatians 3:24 that portrays the law as a tutor leading to Christ.
Hebrews 10:1: For the law having a shadow of good things to come, [and] not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:14
Speaks of the law being nailed to the cross, which contrasts with the role of the law as described in Galatians 3:24.
Colossians 2:14: Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
Contradiction with Romans 10:4
States Christ is the end of the law for righteousness, which seems to contradict the idea in Galatians 3:24 of the law leading to Christ.
Romans 10:4: For Christ [is] the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
Paradox #1
Galatians 3:24 suggests that the law leads to Christ, which some might see as conflicting with the idea that faith alone is sufficient for salvation, without the need for the law. This could create tension between those who emphasize following the law and those who emphasize faith alone.
Paradox #2
The potential conflict around this verse is mainly based on the interpretation of the role of the law in relation to faith in Christianity. Some people see it as suggesting that the Old Testament laws are no longer necessary with faith in Jesus, which can contradict Jewish views that uphold the law as eternally important. This difference can lead to debates about how the Old Testament laws should be applied or understood in the context of Christian faith.
Paradox #3
Galatians 3:24 discusses the law leading to Christ for justification by faith. A potential contradiction could be seen in the idea of needing the law to guide us, yet ultimately being justified by faith and not by following the law itself. This might seem inconsistent to someone wondering why the law was needed at all if faith alone justifies.