Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
Hebrews 3:6 highlights the need for holding fast confidence and rejoicing in hope, implying a continual personal effort, whereas Ephesians 2:8-9 emphasizes that salvation is by grace through faith and not of works.
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 24:13
Hebrews 3:6 speaks about holding confidence, suggesting the permanency in the faith, while Matthew 24:13 indicates endurance is required for salvation, suggesting an ongoing process.
Matthew 24:13: But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Contradiction with Romans 8:38-39
Hebrews 3:6 implies a condition of maintaining faith for the house of God, whereas Romans 8:38-39 assures that nothing can separate believers from the love of God, highlighting security despite circumstances.
Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Contradiction with Galatians 3:2-3
Hebrews 3:6 suggests holding fast to confidence, which implies self-effort, while Galatians 3:2-3 criticizes reliance on works after starting with faith, emphasizing the continuation in faith without reliance on human effort.
Galatians 3:2-3: This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?
Contradiction with James 2:17
Hebrews 3:6 indicates confidence as part of faith; James 2:17 suggests faith without works is dead, which indicates that faith also requires action and not just belief or confidence.
James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]