Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 4:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 4:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 4:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God's blessing is for everyone, not just those who follow special rules like circumcision. Abraham was loved by God because he trusted Him, and that's what's really important.

Romans 4:9: [Cometh] this blessedness then upon the circumcision [only], or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse states that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, which contrasts with Romans 4:9 where faith is credited 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 emphasizes that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but through faith in Jesus Christ; still, it asserts that justification cannot be solely through faith if works are also considered, potentially conflicting with Romans 4:9's message of righteousness without works.

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 highlights that not everyone who acknowledges the Lordship of Christ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the will of God, suggesting a necessary component of action, which contrasts with the simpler faith-based righteousness discussed in Romans 4:9.

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.
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