Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 2:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 2:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 2:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Hebrews, if the messages given by angels were strong and true, and people who did wrong things were rightly punished for it, then it shows how important it is to listen and do the right thing. This teaches us that we should pay attention to and follow what God tells us.

Hebrews 2:2: For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;

Contradiction with Romans 6:14

States that we are not under the law, which could contradict the notion of the law as steadfast in Hebrews 2:2.

Romans 6:14: For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.

Contradiction with Romans 6:15

Suggests grace frees us from the strict penalties of the law, opposing the strict recompense described in Hebrews 2:2.

Romans 6:15: What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:25

Indicates that faith replaces the need for the law, unlike Hebrews 2:2, which emphasizes the law’s binding nature.

Galatians 3:25: But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:18

Asserts that being led by the Spirit liberates one from the law, contradicting the obligatory nature of the law in Hebrews 2:2.

Galatians 5:18: But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.

Contradiction with James 2:13

States that mercy triumphs over judgment, which could oppose the strict recompense principle in Hebrews 2:2.

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 John 1:17

Suggests grace and truth through Jesus Christ supersede the law given by Moses, unlike the binding nature of the law in Hebrews 2:2.

John 1:17: For the law was given by Moses, [but] grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

Paradox #1

Hebrews 2:2 discusses the message delivered by angels and how it was legally binding. A possible doctrinal conflict could arise when comparing this with the idea that salvation and the New Covenant come through Jesus, highlighting a shift from the law to grace. The challenge is reconciling the importance and binding nature of the old messages with the new teachings of Jesus. This could create tension for those interpreting the continuity and difference between the Old and New Testaments.

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