Contradiction with James 2:24
Emphasizes that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, contrasting with the focus on faith rather than the law in Philippians 3:9.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Romans 2:13
States that it is the doers of the law who will be justified, opposing the idea in Philippians 3:9 that righteousness comes through faith and not law.
Romans 2:13: (For not the hearers of the law [are] just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
Although initially agreeing that faith, not works of the law, justifies, it underscores adherence to faith, which can be interpreted as needing more action than Philippians 3:9 suggests.
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 Matthew 7:21
Suggests that merely professing faith is not enough without doing the will of God, indicating an action-based approach opposed to the faith-alone view in Philippians 3:9.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with Luke 10:28
Jesus affirms the necessity to "do this" to live, implying action is required alongside belief, contrasting with the emphasis on faith over law in Philippians 3:9.
Luke 10:28: And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.
Contradiction with 1 John 3:7
Encourages righteousness through actions as evidence of being righteous, seeming to conflict with the faith-focus of Philippians 3:9.
1 John 3:7: Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
Paradox #1
Theological discussions around this verse typically center on the idea of faith versus works. Some people see a potential conflict between the emphasis on righteousness through faith in this verse and other parts of the Bible that highlight the importance of following laws or doing good works. The debate is about how these two concepts align in terms of achieving righteousness or salvation.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in Philippians 3:9 could be the idea of being justified by faith alone rather than by following the law or doing good deeds. This might seem inconsistent with other biblical teachings that emphasize the importance of actions and following God's commandments. However, many interpretations suggest that faith naturally leads to good deeds, resolving the conflict.