Contradictions and Paradoxes in Galatians 3:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Galatians 3:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Galatians 3:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Abraham trusted God, and because of this trust, God thought of him as a good person. This teaches us that believing in God is very important.

Galatians 3:6: Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. [accounted: or, imputed]

Contradiction with Romans 4:4-5

This verse highlights the concept of working for reward which contradicts with Galatians 3:6 on faith being counted as righteousness, emphasizing grace over works.

Romans 4:4-5: Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse states that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, contrasting with Galatians 3:6, which emphasizes justification through faith like Abraham.

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

Contradiction with Romans 3:28

This verse supports the idea that a person is justified by faith without the deeds of the law, which contrasts with Galatians 3:6 where deeds of the law appear unnecessary for justification.

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

Contradiction with James 2:21-23

These verses assert that Abraham was justified by works, which challenges the point in Galatians 3:6 that Abraham's faith was counted as righteousness.

James 2:21-23: Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
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