Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 15:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 15:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 15:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Jesus came to serve the Jewish people to show that God always keeps His promises and to prove that what God promised long ago is true. Jesus wanted everyone to know that God is faithful and loves them very much.

Romans 15:8: Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises [made] unto the fathers:

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

This verse where Jesus says He was only sent to the lost sheep of Israel seems exclusive, while Romans 15:8 suggests a ministry to both Jews and Gentiles.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with Acts 13:46

Paul and Barnabas speak to turning to the Gentiles due to Jewish rejection, which contrasts with the perception of Jesus as a servant to the circumcision in Romans 15:8.

Acts 13:46: Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse talks about no division between Jew and Gentile in Christ, which appears to contradict emphasis on Jesus being a minister to the Jews in Romans 15:8.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
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