Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 1:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 1:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 1:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, this verse means that God shows us how to be right with Him through believing and trusting in Him. People who do good things because they have faith will find life and happiness.

Romans 1:17: For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse emphasizes that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, which contrasts with Romans 1:17's message of righteousness by faith.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Philippians 3:9

This verse suggests that righteousness is through faith in Christ and not from the law or personal works, potentially creating a nuanced distinction with Romans 1:17.

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:

Contradiction with Galatians 2:16

This verse highlights that a person is justified by faith in Jesus Christ and not by the works of the law, aligning closely but differing in emphasis with Romans 1:17.

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 Matthew 5:20

This verse emphasizes the necessity of exceeding righteousness beyond that of the Pharisees, suggesting a standard that may seem to contrast with faith-based righteousness in Romans 1:17.

Matthew 5:20: For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed [the righteousness] of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with Romans 10:3

This verse discusses Israel's ignorance of God's righteousness, contrasting their own attempts at righteousness with the righteousness of faith highlighted in Romans 1:17.

Romans 10:3: For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.
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