Contradiction with Romans 3:28
Hebrews 3:14 emphasizes steadfast faith and holding firm to the end, whereas Romans 3:28 underscores justification by faith without the deeds of the law, suggesting a contrast between faith and works.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
While Hebrews 3:14 highlights the necessity of holding fast to confidence, Ephesians 2:8-9 stresses salvation as a gift of grace through faith, not of works, which seems to downplay the effort or holding firm.
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 James 2:24
Hebrews 3:14 focuses on maintaining faith steadfastly, whereas James 2:24 shows that a person is justified by works, and not by faith only, indicating a different emphasis on faith versus actions.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with John 10:28
Hebrews 3:14 discusses remaining steadfast in faith, while John 10:28 emphasizes eternal security once given by Jesus, suggesting a contradiction between conditionality and assurance.
John 10:28: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand.
Contradiction with Philippians 1:6
Hebrews 3:14 implies that continuing in faith is needed for partaking in Christ, whereas Philippians 1:6 assures that He who began a good work will carry it on to completion, indicating divine completion regardless of human perseverance.
Philippians 1:6: Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform [it] until the day of Jesus Christ: [perform: or, finish]