Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 4:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 4:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 4:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God made a promise, and He is powerful enough to do what He said He would do. Paul is saying that we can trust God to keep His promises.

Romans 4:21: And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.

Contradiction with Matthew 17:20

This verse suggests that faith can move mountains, implying that faith is sometimes needed to achieve outcomes, whereas Romans 4:21 emphasizes God's ability to perform without mentioning dependency on human faith.

Matthew 17:20: And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Contradiction with James 1:6-7

This verse indicates that one must ask in faith without doubt to receive anything from the Lord, which implies a conditionality not explicitly noted in Romans 4:21's assertion of God's power to perform.

James 1:6-7: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Mark 9:24

This verse includes a plea for belief, indicating human doubt, contrasting with the full assurance and conviction that describes the faith mentioned in Romans 4:21.

Mark 9:24: And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:6

This verse states that without faith it is impossible to please God, implying human contribution is necessary, whereas Romans 4:21 focuses on God's capability to fulfill His promises.

Hebrews 11:6: But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:58

This account states that Jesus didn't do many mighty works due to unbelief, contrasting with Romans 4:21 which emphasizes God’s ability irrespective of human belief.

Matthew 13:58: And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.
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