Contradiction with James 2:24
Emphasizes justification by works, while Galatians 3:27 focuses on baptism into Christ and faith.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Romans 2:13
States that the doers of the law shall be justified, contrasting with Galatians 3:27's emphasis on faith through baptism.
Romans 2:13: (For not the hearers of the law [are] just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.
Contradiction with John 3:5
Highlights the necessity of being born of water and the Spirit to enter the kingdom of God, which might seem different from just being baptized into Christ as Galatians 3:27 suggests.
John 3:5: Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and [of] the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
Implies that only those who do the will of the Father will enter the kingdom of heaven, contrasting with the significance given to being baptized into Christ in Galatians 3:27.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:2
Emphasizes love as essential, which might imply that baptism alone, as suggested in Galatians 3:27, is not sufficient.
1 Corinthians 13:2: And though I have [the gift of] prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26
Warns against willful sinning after receiving the knowledge of the truth, suggesting that baptism (as per Galatians 3:27) isn't a safeguard.
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 1 John 3:6
States that those who abide in Christ do not sin, which could contradict the sufficiency of baptism alone as in Galatians 3:27.
1 John 3:6: Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
Contradiction with Matthew 28:19-20
Provides a broader command to make disciples and teach obedience beyond baptism, contrasting with the focus on baptism in Galatians 3:27.
Matthew 28:19-20: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]
Paradox #1
Galatians 3:27 suggests that all who are baptized into Christ are clothed with Christ, indicating a unity and equality among believers. A possible theological conflict might arise with verses or teachings that emphasize distinctions or hierarchical roles within the church or between believers, such as those concerning gender roles or leadership positions. The challenge is to reconcile the equality and unity suggested here with other passages that might imply differentiation.