Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 6:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 6:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 6:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, we should not keep learning the same basic lessons about Jesus over and over. Instead, we should grow and learn more about how to live like Jesus and have faith in God.

Hebrews 6:1: Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, [principles...: or, word of the beginning of]

Contradiction with James 2:24

James emphasizes the importance of works in faith, while Hebrews 6:1 suggests moving beyond the foundation of works.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Romans 3:28

Paul states that a person is justified by faith apart from works, which can seem at odds with Hebrews 6:1's call to move beyond elementary teachings that include works.

Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

This passage highlights salvation by grace through faith as a gift, contrasting with the active progression implied in Hebrews 6:1.

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 Galatians 2:16

Paul argues that a person is not justified by the works of the law, which can seem contradictory to the direction Hebrews 6:1 gives about foundational teachings including repentance from dead works.

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 Hebrews 10:26

This verse warns against willful sin after knowing the truth, which could seem contradictory to the exhortation in Hebrews 6:1 to leave elementary principles behind.

Hebrews 10:26: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
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