Contradiction with John 3:17
While Hebrews 10:28 discusses judgment without mercy under the law, John 3:17 emphasizes that God sent His Son not to condemn the world, but to save it.
John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Contradiction with James 2:13
Hebrews 10:28 stresses judgment without mercy, whereas James 2:13 highlights that mercy triumphs over judgment.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Contradiction with Matthew 7:1
Hebrews 10:28 underscores strict judgment, yet Matthew 7:1 advises against judging others to avoid being judged.
Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Contradiction with Romans 8:1
The verse in Hebrews speaks of no mercy for breaking the law, but Romans 8:1 declares no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.
Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Contradiction with John 8:7
Hebrews 10:28 mentions ruthless judgment for breaking the law; John 8:7 promotes mercy by stating that only the sinless should cast the first stone.
John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
This reference points to salvation as a gift of grace, not by law, contrasting with the strict justice mentioned in Hebrews 10:28.
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 Matthew 5:7
Hebrews discusses harsh punishment for breaking the law, but Matthew 5:7 blesses the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
Matthew 5:7: Blessed [are] the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:10
While Hebrews mentions merciless judgment, 1 John 4:10 emphasizes God's love demonstrated through Christ's sacrificial atonement.
1 John 4:10: Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son [to be] the propitiation for our sins.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:14-15
Hebrews mentions judgment without mercy; Matthew 6:14-15 mentions forgiveness from God for those who forgive.
Matthew 6:14-15: For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
Paradox #1
Hebrews 10:28 speaks about the idea of punishment for those who reject the law. A potential theological conflict could be with the concept of mercy and forgiveness that is emphasized in other parts of the Bible, especially in the New Testament. Some may find it inconsistent that harsh punishment is mentioned, while other teachings focus on love and forgiveness.
Paradox #2
The verse you're asking about talks about the strict penalties under Moses' law. A possible contradiction or inconsistency could relate to the severity of punishments described in the Old Testament versus the teachings of forgiveness and mercy in the New Testament. There could be a conflict in understanding how the same faith emphasizes both strict justice and compassionate mercy.
Paradox #3
Hebrews 10:28 discusses the severe consequences for those who rejected the law of Moses. A contradiction here could be the harshness of the punishment mentioned, which might seem inconsistent with the themes of forgiveness and compassion found elsewhere in the Bible. This can raise questions about justice and mercy in religious laws.