Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 14:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 14:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 14:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Jesus died and came back to life so that He could be the leader and helper for everyone, whether they are alive now or have passed away. This means Jesus cares for everyone, no matter where they are.

Romans 14:9: For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.

Contradiction with John 11:25

Jesus declares Himself as the resurrection and the life, emphasizing His eternal life rather than His death.

John 11:25: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:27

It states that humans die once and then face judgment, contrasting with the idea of Christ having dominion over both the dead and living.

Hebrews 9:27: And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:20

Christ is described as the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep, focusing on resurrection rather than death.

1 Corinthians 15:20: But now is Christ risen from the dead, [and] become the firstfruits of them that slept.

Contradiction with Acts 4:12

It emphasizes that salvation is through Jesus alone, which may contradict interpretations of dominion used in Romans 14:9.

Acts 4:12: Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

Contradiction with Philippians 1:21

Paul describes living as Christ and dying as gain, which differs from the focus on dominion over both states in Romans 14:9.

Philippians 1:21: For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

These verses talk about being absent from the body and present with the Lord, which can seem to contrast with dominion over both living and dead.

2 Corinthians 5:6-8: Therefore [we are] always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:
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