Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 4:22

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According to Paul, this means that because Abraham trusted God, God saw him as a good and right person. It's like when you believe in someone and they know you really care, so they feel happy and loved.

Romans 4:22: And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.

Contradiction with James 2:24

It emphasizes that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, contrasting with Romans 4:22 which highlights justification by faith.

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

Contradiction with Galatians 5:4

Speaks of falling from grace for those who seek to be justified by the law, which contradicts Romans 4:22's emphasis on faith.

Galatians 5:4: Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.

Contradiction with Philippians 3:9

Opposes righteousness from the law compared to the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith, bringing a different perspective than Romans 4:22.

Philippians 3:9: And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:6

Stresses the necessity of faith to please God, without directly mentioning faith accounting for righteousness as in Romans 4:22.

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 Proverbs 20:11

Suggests a young child's deeds reveal their character, implying actions are indicative of righteousness, not faith alone as in Romans 4:22.

Proverbs 20:11: Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work [be] pure, and whether [it be] right.
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