Contradiction with Genesis 6:9
Noah is described as "a just man and perfect in his generations," contradicting the notion that "all have sinned."
Genesis 6:9: These [are] the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man [and] perfect in his generations, [and] Noah walked with God. [perfect: or, upright]
Contradiction with Job 1:1
Job is called "perfect and upright," which contrasts with the claim that everyone has sinned.
Job 1:1: There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name [was] Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.
Contradiction with Luke 1:6
Zechariah and Elizabeth are described as "righteous before God," suggesting they had not sinned.
Luke 1:6: And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
Contradiction with Philippians 3:6
Paul describes himself as "blameless" regarding the righteousness in the law, conflicting with the idea that all have sinned.
Philippians 3:6: Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
Paradox #1
Romans 3:23 speaks about everyone having sinned and falling short of God's glory. A potential theological conflict could arise when comparing this with verses that talk about certain people being righteous or blameless, like Noah in Genesis 6:9 or Job in Job 1:1. This might seem inconsistent, as it raises questions about how people can be considered righteous when all have sinned. However, many theologians interpret this by suggesting that righteousness in the Bible often refers to one's faith and relationship with God rather than being completely free of sin.
Paradox #2
Romans 3:23 states that everyone has sinned. A possible contradiction is the belief in some traditions that certain people, like newborns or very virtuous individuals, might be free from sin. This can conflict with the idea that all people have sinned, as it doesn't account for these exceptions.