Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 10:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 10:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 10:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Christians believe that trusting in God grows when they listen to stories and teachings from the Bible. Hearing these words helps them believe more and feel closer to God.

Romans 10:17: So then faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Contradiction with James 1:22

Romans 10:17 emphasizes hearing as the source of faith, while James 1:22 emphasizes the importance of doing, not just hearing.

James 1:22: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

Romans 10:17 focuses on faith through hearing the word, whereas Matthew 7:21 highlights the necessity of doing God's will for entry into the kingdom of heaven.

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 James 2:17

Romans 10:17 attributes faith to hearing, but James 2:17 argues that faith without works is dead, suggesting that actions are essential to true faith.

James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]

Contradiction with John 6:29

Romans 10:17 suggests faith comes by hearing the word, but John 6:29 indicates faith is an act of doing the work of God.

John 6:29: Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:4-5

Romans 10:17 ties faith to hearing words, whereas 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 contrasts faith in human words with faith based on the Spirit and power.

1 Corinthians 2:4-5: And my speech and my preaching [was] not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: [enticing: or, persuasible]

Contradiction with 1 John 3:18

Romans 10:17 emphasizes faith through hearing, but 1 John 3:18 calls for truth and love in actions, suggesting actions are more important than words.

1 John 3:18: My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:3

Romans 10:17 places emphasis on hearing for faith, while Matthew 23:3 warns about following the actions, not just the teachings, of the Pharisees.

Matthew 23:3: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, [that] observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:6

Romans 10:17 notes the importance of hearing for faith, whereas Hebrews 11:6 stresses the importance of faith itself in pleasing God, not necessarily tying it to hearing.

Hebrews 11:6: But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
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