Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 1:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 1:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 1:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Jesus is God's Son and was born into a human family from King David's line. This means Jesus is both God's special promise and part of our human world.

Romans 1:3: Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:5

Romans 1:3 references Jesus as a descendant of David according to the flesh, while Jeremiah 23:5 emphasizes the Davidic lineage in the context of a perfect righteous ruler, which contrasts with the human, fleshly nature implied in Romans 1:3.

Jeremiah 23:5: Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:7

Romans 1:3 emphasizes Jesus' human lineage from David, whereas Philippians 2:7 highlights Jesus taking on the "form of a servant" which may imply a voluntary act rather than a fleshly lineage.

Philippians 2:7: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:14

Romans 1:3 establishes Christ's human connection to David's line, while Hebrews 7:14 suggests a focus on Jesus' role from the tribe of Judah, shifting emphasis from lineage to priestly order not based on descent.

Hebrews 7:14: For [it is] evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.

Contradiction with John 1:1

Romans 1:3 references the human aspect of Jesus, whereas John 1:1 emphasizes the divine nature of Jesus as the Word, highlighting a theological contrast between Jesus' divinity and humanity.

John 1:1: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Romans 1:3 specifies Jesus' lineage, whereas Galatians 3:28 suggests an abolition of distinctions such as ethnic or fleshly lineage in Christ.

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.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:47

Romans 1:3 reflects on Jesus' earthly lineage, whereas 1 Corinthians 15:47 contrasts this with the notion of Christ as the "second man" from heaven, placing emphasis on heavenly origin.

1 Corinthians 15:47: The first man [is] of the earth, earthy: the second man [is] the Lord from heaven.
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