Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 4:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 4:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 4:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Abraham got a special sign to show he was right with God because he trusted God, even before he got the sign. This means that anyone who trusts God, even without the special sign, can be part of God’s big family.

Romans 4:11: And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which [he had yet] being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse states that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, whereas Romans 4:11 suggests justification through faith apart from works.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Paradox #1

Romans 4:11 discusses circumcision as a sign or symbol. Some people see a contradiction because later parts of the New Testament, like in Galatians, emphasize that physical signs like circumcision are not needed for salvation through faith in Jesus. This might seem inconsistent to those interpreting how external rituals relate to spiritual faith.

Paradox #2

The potential contradiction in Romans 4:11 could involve the idea of righteousness being credited through faith rather than through actions or obedience to the law. This might seem to conflict with other teachings in the Bible that emphasize the importance of following commandments and doing good deeds. The tension arises between faith alone being sufficient for righteousness versus the need for moral actions.

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