Contradiction with James 2:24
This verse emphasizes justification by works, whereas Romans 3:27 excludes boasting from works, suggesting a divergence in the role of works in justification.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
While this verse states salvation is through faith and not works, similar to Romans 3:27, it stresses grace, which might seem to contradict the exclusion of boasting solely in the law but not through the principles of faith.
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
Although similarly emphasizing faith over works, this verse discusses justification apart from law, expanding beyond the immediate context of boasting excluded by the law of faith in Romans 3:27.
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 Matthew 5:17-18
Emphasizes the importance and fulfillment of the law, which might challenge Romans 3:27’s exclusion of boasting based on law.
Matthew 5:17-18: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:12
Encourages working out salvation, suggesting a role for personal effort, which might contradict the exclusion of works-based boasting implied in Romans 3:27.
Philippians 2:12: Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
Contradiction with Titus 3:8
Urges believers to engage in good works, which might be seen as contradicting the exclusion of boasting from works-driven human effort in Romans 3:27.
Titus 3:8: [This is] a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
Paradox #1
Romans 3:27 talks about excluding boasting because of the law of faith. A contradiction might arise when comparing this with other parts of the Bible that emphasize the importance of actions and deeds. Some people might see a conflict between being saved through faith alone and the emphasis on doing good works, which is highlighted elsewhere in the Bible. This could lead to confusion about which is more important: faith or actions.