Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
These verses emphasize that salvation is through faith and not works, while Hebrews 4:11 advocates for diligent effort to enter rest.
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 Romans 3:28
This verse states that justification is by faith without the deeds of the law, contrasting with Hebrews 4:11, which suggests labor is necessary.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
It highlights that a person is not justified by works but by faith in Jesus, contradicting the notion of labor in Hebrews 4:11.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with Titus 3:5
It emphasizes that salvation is not by works of righteousness, in contrast to the call for effort in Hebrews 4:11.
Titus 3:5: Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Contradiction with Philippians 3:9
Paul's desire is to be found in Christ, not having his own righteousness through law, which contrasts the labor aspect in Hebrews 4:11.
Philippians 3:9: And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: