Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
This verse asserts that salvation is by grace through faith, not by works, contradicting the works-based endurance theme of Romans 2:7.
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
States that salvation is not by works of righteousness but by God's mercy, contradicting the rewards for patient continuance in well doing mentioned in Romans 2:7.
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
Emphasizes justification by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, contrasting with Romans 2:7 which suggests eternal life is rewarded for persistence in well-doing.
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 John 3:16
Suggests that eternal life comes through belief in Jesus rather than through sustained good works as proposed in Romans 2:7.
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 Romans 4:5
Highlights that righteousness is counted through faith, not works, opposing the implication in Romans 2:7 of obtaining eternal life through well-doing.
Romans 4:5: But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Paradox #1
Some people see a contradiction because this verse seems to suggest that eternal life can come from doing good works, while other parts of the Bible emphasize faith and grace as the path to salvation. This can cause confusion about whether it's our actions or our faith that leads to eternal life.