Contradictions and Paradoxes in Galatians 3:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Galatians 3:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Galatians 3:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God gives the Spirit and does miracles because people believe and trust in Him, not because they follow a bunch of rules. It's like when you believe in magic by listening to a story, not by having a checklist.

Galatians 3:5: He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, [doeth he it] by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

Contradiction with James 2:24

James emphasizes that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, which appears to contradict Galatians 3:5 that stresses hearing and faith over works of the law.

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

Contradiction with Romans 3:28

Romans states that a person is justified by faith without the deeds of the law, which aligns rather than contrasts; however, the focus on faith alone can be seen as contradictory if considering works in James.

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

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

Ephesians emphasizes salvation by grace through faith, not of works, which aligns with the faith aspect of Galatians 3:5, but contradicts any implied necessity of the law or works.

Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

This verse claims only those who do the will of God enter heaven, emphasizing action, which can counterbalance Galatians 3:5’s emphasis on faith.

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 Philippians 2:12

Advises to work out salvation with fear and trembling, suggesting active effort, potentially contradicting the notion of faith alone in Galatians 3:5.

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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