Contradiction with James 2:24
Emphasizes justification by works, whereas John 15:8 centers on glorifying God through bearing fruit, implying a faith-based relationship.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
Highlights that salvation is through faith and not by works, potentially contrasting with the idea of 'bearing much fruit'.
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 4:2-5
Focuses on faith apart from works for righteousness, which may seem at odds with the fruit-bearing aspect of discipleship.
Romans 4:2-5: For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath [whereof] to glory; but not before God.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
States that a person is justified by faith in Jesus Christ and not by works of the law, contrasting with the emphasis on results in John 15:8.
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
Indicates that salvation is not because of works, suggesting a different understanding than possibly inferred from 'bear much fruit'.
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;