Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 6:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 6:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 6:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, Christians believe that we should not be lazy but instead try to be like those who have strong faith and patience because they receive good things promised to them. It's like working hard and trusting that good things will come if we keep going.

Hebrews 6:12: That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Contradiction with James 2:17

This verse emphasizes faith without works is dead, contrasting Hebrews 6:12's emphasis on faith and patience as paths to promise, implying works are secondary.

James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

These verses highlight salvation through faith and not by works, contrasting with Hebrews 6:12's emphasis on imitating those who through faith and patience inherit promises, implying a cooperative effort.

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 11:6

This verse argues if salvation is by grace, then it's not by works, contradicting Hebrews 6:12 where imitation of faithful actions suggests a works contribution.

Romans 11:6: And if by grace, then [is it] no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if [it be] of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

Contradiction with Galatians 2:16

This verse underscores justification by faith in Christ, not by the law or works, conflicting with Hebrews 6:12's notion of inheriting promises through works of faith.

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.
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