Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 10:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 10:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 10:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, we should keep believing strongly in what we say about Jesus and not doubt it, because God always keeps His promises.

Hebrews 10:23: Let us hold fast the profession of [our] faith without wavering; (for he [is] faithful that promised;)

Contradiction with James 1:6

While Hebrews 10:23 stresses holding fast to the profession of faith without wavering, James 1:6 highlights the instability and ineffectiveness of wavering through doubt.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Romans 14:23

Hebrews 10:23 emphasizes unwavering faith, but Romans 14:23 states that anything not done in faith is sin, suggesting doubt and wavering can exist in one's actions.

Romans 14:23: And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because [he eateth] not of faith: for whatsoever [is] not of faith is sin. [doubteth: or, discerneth and putteth a difference between meats] [damned: or, condemned, or liable to punishment]

Contradiction with Matthew 14:31

This verse presents Peter's wavering faith when he began to sink, contrasting with Hebrews 10:23's call to hold faith firmly.

Matthew 14:31: And immediately Jesus stretched forth [his] hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

Contradiction with Genesis 18:12

Sarah's laughter due to disbelief contrasts with the unwavering faith encouraged in Hebrews 10:23.

Genesis 18:12: Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?

Contradiction with John 20:25

Thomas's doubt after hearing of Jesus' resurrection stands in contradiction to holding unwavering faith as exhorted in Hebrews 10:23.

John 20:25: The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.
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