Contradiction with John 6:44
This verse suggests that individuals cannot come to Christ unless drawn by the Father, contrasting with the idea in Romans 10:14 of the necessity of preaching for belief.
John 6:44: No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14
It states that the natural man cannot receive spiritual things of God, opposing the implication in Romans 10:14 that hearing alone leads to understanding and belief.
1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.
Contradiction with Isaiah 66:2
Indicates that God looks to the humble and contrite in spirit, suggesting an inward divine revelation that contrasts with the notion that one must hear through preaching as stated in Romans 10:14.
Isaiah 66:2: For all those [things] hath mine hand made, and all those [things] have been, saith the LORD: but to this [man] will I look, [even] to [him that is] poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.
Contradiction with Acts 10:44
Describes the Holy Spirit falling on listeners without prior belief or understanding, contradicting the idea in Romans 10:14 that hearing is required to believe.
Acts 10:44: While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
Paradox #1
This verse might seem to conflict with the idea that everyone has an equal opportunity to believe, as it suggests that hearing the message is necessary for belief. If someone doesn't have the chance to hear the message, it raises questions about fairness in judging belief.