Contradictions and Paradoxes in Philippians 3:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Philippians 3:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Philippians 3:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he hopes that by doing the right things and believing in Jesus, he can one day live again with God after he dies. Paul wants to be with Jesus and enjoy a happy life forever.

Philippians 3:11: If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:28

Proverbs 12:28 emphasizes the way of righteousness leading to life, which can be seen as contradictory to Philippians 3:11's implication that resurrection or life is dependent on faith and belief in Christ rather than solely on righteous living.

Proverbs 12:28: In the way of righteousness [is] life; and [in] the pathway [thereof there is] no death.

Contradiction with James 2:24

James 2:24 states that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, which contradicts Philippians 3:11's emphasis on faith in attaining resurrection.

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

Contradiction with Galatians 3:11

Galatians 3:11 declares that no one is justified by the law in God's sight, which echoes Philippians 3:11, yet contradicts the concept of deeds or actions leading to salvation or resurrection as hinted elsewhere in Scripture.

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.

Contradiction with Romans 3:28

Romans 3:28 maintains that a person is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law, which contrasts with any interpretation of resurrection being attainable through law adherence as might be inferred elsewhere.

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

Contradiction with Titus 3:5

Titus 3:5 mentions that salvation is not by works of righteousness which we have done, directly implying that Philippians 3:11’s view hinges on mercy, contrasting the necessary righteousness implied in other scripture contexts.

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;
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