Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 1:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 1:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 1:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Jesus gave us a special gift and a job to share his message with everyone in the world, so people can believe and follow him. This way, we show love and respect for Jesus.

Romans 1:5: By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: [for obedience...: or, to the obedience of faith]

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse emphasizes that justification is achieved through works and not by faith alone, contrasting with Romans 1:5, which highlights obedience through faith.

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

Contradiction with Galatians 2:16

It states that a person is not justified by works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, which shifts the focus from obedience to faith as described in Romans 1:5.

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 Ephesians 2:8-9

This verse states that salvation is by grace through faith and not of works, possibly downplaying the role of obedience connected with faith as suggested in Romans 1:5.

Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:

Contradiction with Romans 3:28

It declares that a person is justified by faith without the deeds of the law, which may seem contradictory to the idea of obedience to the faith in Romans 1:5.

Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

Contradiction with Titus 3:5

Emphasizes salvation not by works of righteousness, but according to mercy, contrasting Romans 1:5's emphasis on obedience associated with faith.

Titus 3:5: Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
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