Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
These verses emphasize salvation by grace through faith, not of works, which seems at odds with Matthew 16:27's focus on rewarding each according to 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 6:23
States that the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ, suggesting it is a gift rather than a reward for works.
Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Contradiction with John 3:16
Highlights belief in Jesus as the basis for eternal life, not a reward for deeds.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
Affirms that a person is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, differing from the implication of reward based on deeds.
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 Titus 3:5
Indicates salvation is not by righteous things we have done, but according to mercy, contrasting with a works-based reward concept.
Titus 3:5: Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Contradiction with Romans 11:6
States that if salvation is by grace, it is not based on works, otherwise grace is no more grace, differing from the works-based reward notion.
Romans 11:6: And if by grace, then [is it] no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if [it be] of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
Paradox #1
Matthew 16:27 talks about the Son of Man coming to judge everyone based on their actions. Some see a conflict because it can be interpreted as saying that salvation is based on works, while other Bible verses, particularly from Paul, emphasize that salvation is by faith and not by works. This apparent tension between faith and works can be seen as an inconsistency in Christian theology.
Paradox #2
The perceived contradiction might arise when comparing the idea of being judged based on actions with other passages that emphasize faith or grace as the basis for salvation. This could lead to a question about how actions and faith are balanced in the process of being rewarded or saved.
Paradox #3
Some people see a contradiction because Matthew 16:27 talks about the Son of Man coming in glory to reward people according to their actions, but this event is often associated with the final judgment or the end of the world, which has not happened yet. This can seem inconsistent with the disciples' expectation that Jesus would return within their lifetime, as suggested in other parts of the New Testament.
Paradox #4
The verse speaks about the Son of Man coming in glory with angels and rewarding each person according to their deeds. The contradiction here could relate to the supernatural aspect of divine judgment and angels, which cannot be measured or observed by scientific methods. Science relies on observable, testable, and repeatable evidence, whereas biblical accounts of divine actions are matters of faith and belief rather than scientific inquiry.
Paradox #5
The contradiction or inconsistency in that verse could be the conflict between the principle of grace and the idea of judgment based on deeds. Some might see a contradiction between being saved by grace (a gift not earned by works) and being rewarded or punished for what one has done. This could appear inconsistent with the message of unconditional love and forgiveness.