Contradiction with Galatians 3:24-25
These verses suggest that the law was a tutor leading to Christ and imply its fulfillment and not perpetual shadow.
Galatians 3:24-25: Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster [to bring us] unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Contradiction with Romans 3:28
This verse emphasizes justification by faith without the deeds of the law, contrasting the role of law in Hebrews 10:1.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17
This passage states that the law, including feasts and sabbaths, are a shadow of things to come, fulfilled in Christ.
Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]
Contradiction with Romans 6:14
This verse states that believers are not under the law but under grace, contrasting the ongoing function of the law suggested in Hebrews 10:1.
Romans 6:14: For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:15
This verse talks about Christ abolishing the law of commandments contained in ordinances, which contrasts with the ongoing implications in Hebrews 10:1.
Ephesians 2:15: Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, [even] the law of commandments [contained] in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, [so] making peace;
Contradiction with John 1:17
This verse makes a distinction between law given through Moses and grace and truth through Jesus Christ, potentially contrasting the view of shadows in Hebrews 10:1.
John 1:17: For the law was given by Moses, [but] grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:4
This verse indicates falling from grace by seeking justification through the law, which can contrast with the concept of law as a shadow in Hebrews 10:1.
Galatians 5:4: Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
Contradiction with Romans 7:6
This passage mentions being delivered from the law to serve in newness of spirit, contrasting with reliance on the law as a shadow.
Romans 7:6: But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not [in] the oldness of the letter. [that being...: or, being dead to that]
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
Emphasizes justification by faith in Jesus Christ and not by works of the law, presenting a different approach than the shadow imagery in Hebrews 10:1.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Paradox #1
Hebrews 10:1 might be seen as conflicting with the idea that the Old Testament laws and sacrifices were a complete way to maintain a relationship with God. The verse suggests that these were only a shadow of what was to come, implying that they were not sufficient on their own. This could seem inconsistent to those who view the Old Testament laws as fully adequate and final in nature.
Paradox #2
Hebrews 10:1 suggests that the law is only a shadow of the good things to come and not the realities themselves, implying that the old covenant laws are insufficient for true salvation. The contradiction could be seen in the idea of adhering to laws that are depicted as not fully effective or as mere shadows, raising questions about the value of following them strictly if they are inherently incomplete. This might conflict with the emphasis on following religious laws in the Old Testament.