Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
Luke 3:8 emphasizes the need for actions worthy of repentance, while Ephesians 2:8-9 stresses that salvation is by grace through faith, not by works.
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 3:28
Luke 3:8 implies the importance of deeds consistent with repentance, whereas Romans 3:28 states that a person is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
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 3:8 focuses on producing spiritual fruit, but Galatians 2:16 argues that a person is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ.
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 Galatians 3:11
Luke 3:8 calls for actions that demonstrate repentance, contrasting with Galatians 3:11 which asserts that no one is justified by the law before God; the just shall live by faith.
Galatians 3:11: But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, [it is] evident: for, The just shall live by faith.
Paradox #1
Luke 3:8 talks about producing good deeds as evidence of true repentance and mentions ancestry. A possible theological conflict might arise with the idea that faith alone, rather than actions, grants salvation. Some might see tension between this emphasis on actions and Paul's teachings, which stress faith over works. This could lead to differing interpretations about the roles of faith and deeds in achieving righteousness.
Paradox #2
Luke 3:8 talks about bearing good fruit as evidence of true repentance, while also stating that ancestry (like being descendants of Abraham) is not enough for righteousness. A possible conflict here could arise if one considers other biblical passages that emphasize the importance of faith or grace over actions, creating a tension between faith-based righteousness and action-based evidence of faith.