Contradiction with James 2:24
Shows that a man is justified by works, contrasting Paul's emphasis on zeal and righteousness through the law.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Romans 3:20
Emphasizes that no one is justified by the law, which contradicts Paul's claim about his own righteousness in the law.
Romans 3:20: Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law [is] the knowledge of sin.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
Points out that a person is not justified by the works of the law, contradicting Paul's previous confidence in the law.
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 3:10
States that those who rely on the law are under a curse, opposing Paul's previously mentioned confidence in it.
Galatians 3:10: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
Contradiction with Romans 3:28
Asserts justification by faith without the deeds of the law, challenging the emphasis on zeal for the law.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:21
Claims that if righteousness could be gained through the law, then Christ died for nothing, contradicting confidence in legal righteousness.
Galatians 2:21: I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness [come] by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
Paradox #1
The contradiction might arise from Paul's statement of being "blameless" regarding the law. This seems inconsistent with other parts of his teachings where he emphasizes that no one can be justified by the law and that all have sinned. This could appear contradictory in terms of understanding righteousness and sin.
Paradox #2
Philippians 3:6 might seem contradictory because it describes someone being zealous in following religious laws, even to the point of doing wrong things for the sake of their faith. This can conflict with other teachings that emphasize love, forgiveness, and understanding over strict rule-following. The contradiction lies in the balance between strict adherence to law and the core principles of love and compassion.