Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
This verse emphasizes that not everyone who acknowledges Jesus will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the will of God, suggesting belief alone is insufficient.
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.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:17
Jesus asserts that eternal life requires following the commandments, indicating that more than just belief is necessary for eternal life.
Matthew 19:17: And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? [there is] none good but one, [that is], God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
Contradiction with James 2:24
This verse highlights that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, contradicting the idea that merely believing grants eternal life.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with James 2:26
Asserts that faith without works is dead, suggesting that belief in isolation is not enough for salvation.
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 2:6-7
States that God "will render to every man according to his deeds," emphasizing actions over belief as a basis for eternal life.
Romans 2:6-7: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
Contradiction with Philippians 2:12
Instructs believers to "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling," indicating that eternal life requires active effort, not just belief.
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 Galatians 5:19-21
Lists the "works of the flesh" that will prevent inheritance of the kingdom of God, implying a lifestyle change is necessary beyond belief.
Galatians 5:19-21: Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are [these]; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Warns that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God, suggesting that conduct plays a crucial role in attaining eternal life.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10: Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,