Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 3:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 3:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 3:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, Jesus is like a leader of a family, and we are part of that family if we stay brave and happy because of the hope we have until the very end. It means being strong in what we believe and never giving up.

Hebrews 3:6: But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.

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]
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