Contradiction with James 2:24
This verse states that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, which contrasts with the emphasis on faith over law in Romans 10:5.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:11
This verse says that no one is justified by the law in the sight of God, contradicting the idea presented in Romans 10:5 that righteousness is based on the law.
Galatians 3:11: But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, [it is] evident: for, The just shall live by faith.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
This verse emphasizes that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ, contrasting with the focus on the law in Romans 10:5.
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 Ephesians 2:8-9
These verses highlight that salvation is by grace through faith, not by works, opposing the concept of righteousness through the law mentioned in Romans 10:5.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with Philippians 3:9
This verse speaks of having righteousness that comes through faith in Christ, not from the law, which contradicts Romans 10:5’s implication of law-based righteousness.
Philippians 3:9: And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
Paradox #1
Romans 10:5 talks about righteousness based on the law. Some might see a contradiction when comparing it to teachings about righteousness through faith in Jesus, as emphasized in other parts of the New Testament, like in the writings of Paul himself. The potential conflict arises between the idea of following laws to achieve righteousness versus achieving righteousness through faith.
Paradox #2
Romans 10:5 might seem to contradict the idea that faith, rather than following the law, leads to righteousness. This contradiction arises because the verse references the law given to Moses, which emphasizes following commands for righteousness. However, in the broader context, the New Testament often emphasizes faith in Jesus as the way to achieve righteousness, presenting a potential inconsistency between reliance on the law versus faith.