Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
These verses highlight that salvation is a gift from God, not a result of works, which may seem to contradict the notion of obedience being a pathway to salvation as implied in Hebrews 5:9.
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 asserts that a person is justified by faith without the deeds of the law, contrasting with the implication in Hebrews 5:9 that obedience plays a critical role in salvation.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Romans 4:5
Here, faith is credited as righteousness for those who do not work, differing from the requirement of obedience for salvation suggested in Hebrews 5:9.
Romans 4:5: But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
This verse emphasizes that a person is not justified by works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, which can be seen as conflicting with the emphasis on obedience found in Hebrews 5:9.
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 states that salvation is not due to righteous deeds but according to God's mercy, presenting a potential contradiction to the idea of salvation through obedience in Hebrews 5:9.
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;
Paradox #1
The verse in Hebrews 5:9 mentions that Jesus became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him. A possible contradiction or conflict here could relate to the debate between faith and works. Some interpretations of Christianity emphasize salvation through faith alone (like in Ephesians 2:8-9), while this verse suggests that obedience, which can imply action or works, is necessary for salvation. This could be seen as conflicting with the idea that faith alone is sufficient for salvation.