Contradiction with John 8:31-32
These verses emphasize the truth found in Jesus' words, whereas John 5:47 emphasizes belief in Moses' writings as foundational.
John 8:31-32: Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, [then] are ye my disciples indeed;
Contradiction with Romans 10:17
This verse stresses faith coming from hearing the word of Christ, potentially contrasting with John 5:47, which stresses belief in Moses.
Romans 10:17: So then faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:23-25
These verses describe the law as a tutor leading to faith in Christ, possibly contradicting John 5:47 by highlighting a transition from law to faith.
Galatians 3:23-25: But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13
This verse speaks of the old covenant becoming obsolete, conflicting with the implication in John 5:47 about the continued authority of Moses' writings.
Hebrews 8:13: In that he saith, A new [covenant], he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:14
This verse talks about the law being nailed to the cross, which could contradict the assertion in John 5:47 of the importance of Moses' writings for belief.
Colossians 2:14: Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction or inconsistency in John 5:47 could relate to the challenge of believing in the words and teachings of Jesus. If people struggled to believe in the writings of Moses, who was revered as a foundational prophet and lawgiver in Judaism, it might be confusing or inconsistent for them to accept and trust Jesus' words, as he often referenced Moses' teachings to validate his mission and message. This highlights a tension between accepting traditional teachings and embracing new revelation.