Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 4:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 4:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 4:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Hebrews, some people still need to come into God's rest because the first people who heard the message couldn't enter because they didn't believe. This means we should trust God's promises so we can be with Him.

Hebrews 4:6: Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief: [it was: or, the gospel was]

Contradiction with Romans 11:20

Discusses how some branches were broken off due to unbelief, but continues emphasizing that faith is what allows entry, aligning more than contradicting with Hebrews 4:6.

Romans 11:20: Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:

Contradiction with James 2:26

Indicates that faith without works is dead, which can be seen as contradicting the focus on belief alone in Hebrews 4:6.

James 2:26: For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. [spirit: or, breath]

Contradiction with John 3:18

States that those who believe are not condemned, which emphasizes belief for entry and doesn't contradict Hebrews 4:6.

John 3:18: He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

Emphasizes God's patience and desire for all to repent, suggesting broader inclusion than Hebrews 4:6 implies with disbelief as a barrier.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

Focuses on grace and faith as a gift, and not of works, aligning rather than conflicting with Hebrews 4:6.

Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
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