Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 6:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 6:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 6:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is saying that what God really wants from people is for them to believe in the person He sent, who is Jesus. This means trusting in Jesus is the most important thing people can do to make God happy.

John 6:29: Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse states that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, which contradicts the focus on belief as the work of God in John 6:29.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Romans 3:28

This verse states that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law, suggesting a distinction between belief and actions, contradicting the singular focus on belief in John 6:29.

Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

These verses emphasize salvation by grace through faith as a gift, not of works, potentially contrasting with the idea of belief as a work in John 6:29.

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 Matthew 7:21

This verse states that not everyone who calls on the Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, but those who do the will of God, suggesting actions are necessary in addition to belief, contradicting John 6:29.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
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