Contradiction with James 2:24
This verse emphasizes that a person is justified by works, and not by faith only, suggesting a contradiction to the idea of faith as the sole substance or evidence.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:22
This verse mentions Jews asking for signs and Greeks seeking wisdom, which contrasts with the idea of faith being evidence of things not seen, as it implies a reliance on tangible evidence and intellectual understanding.
1 Corinthians 1:22: For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:7
It states, "For we walk by faith, not by sight," which may seem aligned with faith but can be interpreted as contradicting evidence if faith is viewed separately from tangible proof or hope.
2 Corinthians 5:7: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
Contradiction with Matthew 16:4
Jesus reproves the seeking of a sign, which seems to contradict the need for evidence, though Hebrews 11:1 defines faith itself as evidence.
Matthew 16:4: A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.
Contradiction with John 20:29
"Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed," could contradict the idea of faith as evidence, if seen as faith requiring no proof or substance.
John 20:29: Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.