Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
These verses emphasize salvation by grace through faith, not by works, contradicting the idea from Romans 2:13 that doers of the law are justified.
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 Galatians 2:16
This verse explicitly states that a person is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, which contradicts Romans 2:13.
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 Titus 3:5
This verse stresses that salvation comes not by works of righteousness but according to God's mercy, contradicting Romans 2:13.
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;
Contradiction with Romans 3:28
This verse asserts that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law, contradicting Romans 2:13.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:11
This verse declares that no one is justified by the law in God's sight, contradicting the notion in Romans 2:13.
Galatians 3:11: But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, [it is] evident: for, The just shall live by faith.
Paradox #1
Romans 2:13 might seem to contradict the idea that salvation is by faith alone. This verse suggests that merely hearing the law isn't enough—one must also follow it. This could conflict with other biblical teachings emphasizing faith over works for salvation.
Paradox #2
Some people see a contradiction between Romans 2:13, which talks about being justified by following the law, and other parts of the Bible, like Romans 3:28, which say we are justified by faith without the law. The conflict arises because one seems to emphasize actions (following the law) while the other focuses on faith. This can be confusing for people trying to understand how faith and actions work together in Christianity.
Paradox #3
One potential conflict is with other parts of the New Testament, like some verses in Romans and Galatians, which emphasize faith over following the law for being made right with God. This might seem confusing because it could appear to suggest that doing good deeds is more important, while other verses say that faith in God is what really matters.
Paradox #4
Romans 2:13 talks about being justified by doing the law, not just hearing it. A potential contradiction might be that some other Bible verses emphasize faith alone for justification, like those in the letters of Paul. This could create a conflict between actions (following the law) and faith (belief without action) as the way to be right with God.