Contradiction with James 2:24
Luke 3:3 emphasizes forgiveness of sins through repentance and baptism, whereas James 2:24 emphasizes justification by works and not by faith only, suggesting a different pathway to righteousness.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Romans 3:28
Luke 3:3 highlights repentance and baptism for forgiveness, while Romans 3:28 states that a person is justified by faith without the deeds of the law, focusing on faith rather than repentance actions.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
Luke 3:3 talks about repentance for remission of sins, contrasting with Galatians 2:16, which emphasizes faith in Jesus Christ over the works of the law, such as ceremonial practices.
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
Luke 3:3 involves repentance and an action (baptism) for forgiveness, whereas Ephesians 2:8-9 states that salvation is by grace through faith and not of works, thus no one should boast, which may contradict the necessity of the acts in Luke 3:3.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God: