Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 4:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 4:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 4:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, this verse means that the story was not just for the person back then, but it's also for us today. It's like a promise that if we believe like he did, good things will be counted for us too.

Romans 4:23: Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him;

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse claims that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, contrasting with Romans 4:23, which emphasizes faith 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 3:12

This verse states that the law is not based on faith, which contradicts Romans 4:23's emphasis on faith being credited for righteousness.

Galatians 3:12: And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.

Contradiction with Romans 3:28

While this verse seems consistent, it can contrast by declaring a more universal principle of faith without explicitly referring to Abraham's example as in Romans 4:23.

Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

This verse emphasizes doing the will of the Father for entry into the kingdom of heaven, which contrasts with Romans 4:23 emphasis on faith being accredited to righteousness rather than deeds.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:6

This verse states that without faith it is impossible to please God, which seems to align but contradicts implicitly when considering Romans 4:23 focuses not on actions but credited faith for righteousness.

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.
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