Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 6:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 6:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 6:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Hebrews, the writer is telling the people they believe good and hopeful things about them, connected to being saved. Even though they talked about some tough stuff before, they trust the people will do well.

Hebrews 6:9: But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.

Contradiction with James 2:26

This verse emphasizes that faith without works is dead, which can seem contradictory to the implication of salvation being assured in Hebrews 6:9.

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 8:38-39

These verses assert the security and assurance of salvation in God's love, whereas Hebrews 6:9 suggests a warning of falling away.

Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:12

This verse warns believers about being overconfident in their standing, which contrasts with the assurance implied in Hebrews 6:9.

1 Corinthians 10:12: Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:4

This verse indicates that falling from grace is possible, contradicting the assurance of better things mentioned in Hebrews 6:9.

Galatians 5:4: Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:12

This verse encourages believers to work out their salvation with fear and trembling, contrasting with the assurance of things in Hebrews 6:9.

Philippians 2:12: Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 2:12

This verse suggests the possibility of being denied by Christ if we deny Him, contrasting with the assurance in Hebrews 6:9.

2 Timothy 2:12: If we suffer, we shall also reign with [him]: if we deny [him], he also will deny us:
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