Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 10:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 10:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 10:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, not everyone listened to or followed the good news about Jesus. Just like a prophet named Isaiah once asked God why people didn't believe what they heard.

Romans 10:16: But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? [our report: Gr. the hearing of us?] [report: or, preaching?]

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:1

Romans 10:16 references Isaiah 53:1 to show that not all have obeyed the gospel, indicating a lack of faith, whereas Isaiah 53:1 is a prophecy lamenting disbelief, which Romans acknowledges but positions within the context of offering salvation through faith.

Isaiah 53:1: Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? [report: or, doctrine?: Heb. hearing?]

Paradox #1

Romans 10:16 discusses the idea that not everyone obeys or believes the message of faith. A possible contradiction could be the tension between the idea of free will and the concept of faith being a necessary path to salvation. While individuals are supposed to choose their beliefs freely, the expectation or requirement to believe could be seen as conflicting with the notion of genuine personal choice.

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