Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 1:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 1:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 1:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God made everything in the world, and we can see He is real by looking at all the amazing things around us, like the stars and trees. This means that everyone should know about God because of the world He made.

Romans 1:20: For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: [so...: or, that they may be]

Contradiction with Psalm 14:1

This verse states that the fool says in their heart, "There is no God," suggesting that God's existence isn't obvious to everyone, contradicting Romans 1:20 which argues that God's existence is clearly seen and understood.

Psalm 14:1: [To the chief Musician, [A Psalm] of David.] The fool hath said in his heart, [There is] no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, [there is] none that doeth good.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:25

This verse indicates that God has hidden things from the wise and prudent, contradicting Romans 1:20 which claims that God's qualities are clearly seen by all people.

Matthew 11:25: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14

This verse suggests that natural man cannot receive the things of the Spirit of God because they are spiritually discerned, contradicting Romans 1:20 which implies that God's attributes are evident to everyone.

1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:15

This verse describes God as a God that hides Himself, contradicting Romans 1:20 which claims that God's divine nature is evident and understood through creation.

Isaiah 45:15: Verily thou [art] a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour.

Contradiction with John 12:37-40

These verses describe how some people's eyes are blinded and hearts hardened, preventing them from seeing and understanding, which contradicts Romans 1:20's assertion that God's nature is clearly perceived.

John 12:37-40: But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

Paradox #1

One potential contradiction could be that if some people naturally lack the ability to understand or perceive these divine qualities due to circumstances beyond their control, it raises questions about fairness and justice in holding them accountable for something they cannot grasp.

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