Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 10:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 10:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 10:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he really wants and prays for the people of Israel to be saved and to know God. He cares deeply about them and hopes they find the right way to be close to God.

Romans 10:1: Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:30

Jesus states that whoever is not with Him is against Him, opposing the inclusive desire for salvation in Romans 10:1.

Matthew 12:30: He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.

Contradiction with John 14:6

Jesus asserts that no one comes to the Father except through Him, creating a contradiction with Paul's inclusive prayer for Israel in Romans 10:1.

John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:18

Describes the message of the cross as foolishness to those perishing, whereas Romans 10:1 expresses hope for their salvation.

1 Corinthians 1:18: For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:8

Paul condemns any gospel contrary to the one he preached, creating a tension with Romans 10:1's broad hope for salvation.

Galatians 1:8: But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Suggests some are destined not to believe, contrasting with Romans 10:1's desire for Israel's salvation.

2 Thessalonians 2:11-12: And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

Contradiction with Hebrews 6:4-6

Warns of the impossibility to restore some to repentance, contrasting with the hope for salvation in Romans 10:1.

Hebrews 6:4-6: For [it is] impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,

Contradiction with Revelation 22:15

Lists those excluded from salvation, conflicting with the all-encompassing desire in Romans 10:1.

Revelation 22:15: For without [are] dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
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