Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 4:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 4:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 4:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God will think of us as right and good if we trust in Him, just like He did for Jesus who He raised from the dead. It's like saying when we believe in Jesus, God sees us with love and kindness.

Romans 4:24: But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead;

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse states that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, which contradicts Romans 4:24 emphasizing belief in God for justification.

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 emphasizes that a person is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, highlighting a different aspect of faith compared to Romans 4:24's emphasis solely on belief in God for righteousness.

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.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

This verse emphasizes the necessity of doing the will of God, implying actions are necessary, in contrast to Romans 4:24 which focuses on belief.

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 Ephesians 2:9

This verse states salvation is not a result of works, aligning more closely yet offering a different context compared to Romans 4:24’s focus on belief without specifying actions.

Ephesians 2:9: Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:12

This verse suggests working for one's salvation, which introduces an element of personal action that contrasts with the pure belief focus in Romans 4:24.

Philippians 2:12: Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
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