Contradiction with James 2:26
Hebrews 4:2 emphasizes faith and the gospel being preached, but James 2:26 states that faith without works is dead, implying that more than hearing and faith is required.
James 2:26: For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. [spirit: or, breath]
Contradiction with Romans 10:17
Hebrews 4:2 implies the gospel not profiting those who lack faith, but Romans 10:17 states that faith comes by hearing, suggesting a natural development from hearing the word.
Romans 10:17: So then faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
Hebrews 4:2 suggests faith is crucial for the gospel to be effective, whereas Matthew 7:21 emphasizes doing the will of God, indicating action is also necessary.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with John 6:37
Hebrews 4:2 notes the necessity of faith for the gospel to profit, while John 6:37 highlights that all the Father gives will come to Jesus, suggesting a predestined approach rather than faith alone.
John 6:37: All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:10
Hebrews 4:2 points to faith lacking as a reason for failure, while Galatians 3:10 suggests reliance on the law and failing it leads to a curse, contrasting with faith's necessity.
Galatians 3:10: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
Contradiction with James 1:22
Hebrews 4:2 underlines hearing the word without faith is unprofitable, whereas James 1:22 emphasizes being doers of the word, suggesting that action rather than just hearing is key.
James 1:22: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.