Contradiction with James 2:24
This verse emphasizes that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, contrasting with Romans 11:30, which highlights mercy and grace without prior belief.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Romans 3:28
It states that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law, which can contradict the idea of disobedience mentions in Romans 11:30 emphasizing mercy.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
This stresses that not everyone who claims faith will enter the kingdom of heaven, but rather those who do the will of God, contrasting with the notion of receiving mercy despite unbelief in Romans 11:30.
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 Galatians 2:16
It declares that a person is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, seemingly contrasting with Romans 11:30's focus on receiving mercy despite past disobedience.
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 1 John 3:6
It claims that anyone who abides in Jesus does not continue in sin, contrasting with the idea of receiving mercy for former disobedience as in Romans 11:30.
1 John 3:6: Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
Paradox #1
Romans 11:30 discusses mercy shown because of disobedience. The contradiction or conflict could be that it seems to suggest mercy arises out of disobedience, which might appear unfair or inconsistent with the idea of rewarding good behavior. This could lead some to question the justice in showing kindness despite wrongdoing, potentially creating confusion about the relationship between behavior and divine favor.