Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 3:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 3:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 3:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God is fair and will judge everyone in the world rightly. If God were not fair, He wouldn't be able to judge everyone correctly.

Romans 3:6: God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world?

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

States "God is love," suggesting a nature incompatible with judgment.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4

Indicates God's will for all men to be saved, contradicting judgment.

1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11

God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, contradicting judgment.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Contradiction with James 2:13

Mercy triumphs over judgment, suggesting leniency instead of judgment.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Contradiction with John 3:17

God sent his Son to save, not judge, the world, contradicting judgment.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:45

God makes the sun rise on evil and good alike, implying impartiality.

Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is patient and not wanting anyone to perish, contradicting judgment.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Romans 5:8

God demonstrates love while we are still sinners, suggesting non-judgment.

Romans 5:8: But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Contradiction with Psalm 145:9

The Lord is good to all, contradicting selective judgment.

Psalm 145:9: The LORD [is] good to all: and his tender mercies [are] over all his works.

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

Desires mercy not sacrifice, contradicting strict judgment.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Romans 3:6 could be seen in the idea that if God is just, how can He judge the world if human sin ultimately showcases His righteousness? It raises questions about fairness and the role of sin in God's plan.

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