Contradictions and Paradoxes in Galatians 4:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Galatians 4:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Galatians 4:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, you are not just a helper to God, but like His child. And because you are His child, you will receive all the good things He has through Jesus.

Galatians 4:7: Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse emphasizes unity and equality among believers, implying no hierarchy which contrasts with being an "heir" as mentioned in Galatians 4:7.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Romans 8:17

This verse states that we are "joint-heirs with Christ," which may seem contradictory as it implies a shared inheritance rather than an individual heirship.

Romans 8:17: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with [him], that we may be also glorified together.

Contradiction with Matthew 20:16

This verse mentions "the last shall be first, and the first last," which can contrast the idea of being an heir that suggests a sort of priority or privilege.

Matthew 20:16: So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
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