Contradiction with Romans 3:28
Emphasizes faith over actions or deeds, potentially contradicting the imperative to keep commandments.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
Argues that justification comes through faith, not by works, contrasting the requirement to follow commandments.
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 Ephesians 2:8-9
States that salvation is by grace through faith, not by works, which could conflict with the need to keep commandments to show love for Jesus.
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 4:5
Highlights that faith, not works, is credited as righteousness, challenging the directive to keep commandments as an expression of love.
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 5:4
Suggests that seeking justification by the law distances one from grace, conflicting with the call to keep commandments.
Galatians 5:4: Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
Paradox #1
Some people see a contradiction between the idea of unconditional love and following commandments because this verse might suggest that love is shown by obedience. This could appear inconsistent with the idea that love should be given freely, without conditions. However, many believe that following commandments is a natural result of love, rather than a condition for it.
Paradox #2
John 14:15 suggests that love for Jesus is shown through obedience to his commands. A possible contradiction might arise if someone believes that love should be unconditional and not tied to fulfilling certain conditions or commands. This could conflict with the idea of love being dependent on actions or obedience.