Contradiction with Romans 1:17
Hebrews 10:38 emphasizes drawing back due to a lack of faith, while Romans 1:17 emphasizes living by faith without the mention of drawing back.
Romans 1:17: For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
Contradiction with James 2:24
Hebrews 10:38 claims the just shall live by faith, while James 2:24 clarifies that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:12
Hebrews 10:38 declares the just shall live by faith, while Galatians 3:12 states that the law is not of faith.
Galatians 3:12: And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:7
Hebrews 10:38 focuses on the consequences of drawing back in faith, whereas 2 Corinthians 5:7 simply states living by faith, not sight, without consequences for drawing back.
2 Corinthians 5:7: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
Hebrews 10:38 emphasizes faith as the critical component for living, while Matthew 7:21 stresses doing the will of God as essential for entering the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Paradox #1
Some readers might see a contradiction between "living by faith" as mentioned in Hebrews 10:38 and the emphasis on following religious laws or good deeds in other parts of the Bible. While faith is highlighted as essential in this verse, other scriptures stress the importance of actions and adherence to commandments. This could lead to confusion about whether faith alone is sufficient or if it must be accompanied by works.