Contradictions and Paradoxes in Galatians 5:5

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

According to Paul, Christians believe that with the help of the Holy Spirit, they patiently hope to be good and do the right things because they trust in God. It's like waiting for a special gift that you know will come because you believe it will.

Galatians 5:5: For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse emphasizes justification by works and not by faith only, which contrasts with the faith-focused righteousness mentioned in Galatians 5:5.

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 highlights justification by faith alone, which may seem to contradict the hope of righteousness by faith expressed in anticipation as per Galatians 5:5.

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

Contradiction with Philippians 3:9

This verse talks about having righteousness through faith in Christ, which could be seen to align with Galatians 5:5, showing more alignment than contradiction.

Philippians 3:9: And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

These verses emphasize salvation by grace through faith and not by works, supporting the concept of faith in Galatians 5:5, thus not present as contradiction.

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 Romans 4:5

This verse states that faith is counted for righteousness without works, echoing a similar faith aspect, potentially creating more cohesion than direct contradiction with Galatians 5:5.

Romans 4:5: But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1

This verse defines faith as the evidence of things not seen, emphasizing a future hope similar to what Galatians 5:5 presents.

Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]
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