Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
Emphasizes salvation by grace through faith, not works, contradicting Romans 2:6 which focuses on deeds.
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 Titus 3:5
Highlights salvation not by works of righteousness, but by mercy, contrasting with the recompense for deeds in Romans 2:6.
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 Galatians 2:16
States justification is not by works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ, opposing the concept of being judged by deeds in Romans 2:6.
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 Romans 3:28
Declares that a person is justified by faith apart from works of the law, conflicting with judgment according to deeds in Romans 2:6.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with John 3:16
Centers on belief in Jesus for everlasting life, rather than works, challenging Romans 2:6's emphasis on deeds.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:10-11
Indicates that those who rely on observing the law are under a curse, emphasizing faith for justification, not deeds, contrary to Romans 2:6.
Galatians 3:10-11: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
Contradiction with Philippians 3:9
Describes righteousness through faith in Christ, not from the law, unlike the rewarding of deeds in Romans 2:6.
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:
Paradox #1
Romans 2:6 might seem to contradict the belief in salvation by faith alone, which is central to many Christian teachings. This verse speaks about God rewarding people based on their deeds, while other parts of the Bible emphasize faith as the key to salvation. The perceived conflict is between being judged by actions versus being saved by faith.
Paradox #2
One possible contradiction in Romans 2:6 could be the tension between being judged by works and the Christian belief in salvation by faith. Some people see a conflict in saying that individuals will be judged by their actions, while other parts of the Bible emphasize faith as the key to salvation, potentially leading to confusion about what is more important for a believer: faith or good deeds.