Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 5:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 5:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 5:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, because one man did something wrong and brought death, those who accept God’s gift of goodness and grace through Jesus will have a better, forever life. Jesus gives them the chance to be happy and live with God forever.

Romans 5:17: For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) [by one man's...: or, by one offence]

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse states "Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only," emphasizing the importance of works in contrast to the gift of righteousness mentioned in Romans 5:17 as being received through abundance of grace.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

It says, "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," implying that merely receiving grace is insufficient, which contradicts the emphasis on grace in Romans 5:17.

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 Galatians 2:16

This verse asserts, "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ," highlighting faith over law as primary for justification, while Romans 5:17 emphasizes the abundance of grace and the gift of 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 Philippians 2:12

The verse, "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling," suggests personal effort, contrasting with the notion of receiving grace and righteousness through Jesus Christ's act mentioned in Romans 5:17.

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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