Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 4:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 4:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 4:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God loves everyone who believes, just like Abraham did, even if they don't follow all the special rules. It's all about trust and faith, not just the rules.

Romans 4:12: And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which [he had] being [yet] uncircumcised.

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse emphasizes that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, contrasting with Romans 4:12, which focuses on faith being counted for righteousness apart from works.

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

Contradiction with Galatians 2:16

This verse states that a person is not justified by the works of the law, emphasizing faith in Jesus Christ, which contrasts with the implication of walking in the footsteps of obedience mentioned indirectly in Romans 4:12.

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.
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