Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse emphasizes individual responsibility for sin, stating that "the soul that sinneth, it shall die," contradicting the notion of all being made sinners through one man's disobedience.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16
It states that children should not be punished for their fathers' sins, contradicting the idea of all becoming sinners through Adam's disobedience mentioned in Romans 5:19.
Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:30
This verse focuses on individual accountability, saying that "every one shall die for his own iniquity," which contradicts the concept of collective guilt through one man's disobedience.
Jeremiah 31:30: But every one shall die for his own iniquity: every man that eateth the sour grape, his teeth shall be set on edge.
Paradox #1
Romans 5:19 discusses how one person's actions led to sin and another's to righteousness. Some might see a contradiction with the idea of individual responsibility, as it suggests that people inherit a sinful nature or become righteous through someone else's actions, rather than their own choices. It can raise questions about fairness and personal accountability in salvation and sin.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency in Romans 5:19 could be the idea that many people are made sinners because of one person's actions, and likewise, many are made righteous through another person's actions. This raises questions about personal responsibility and whether it is fair for individuals to inherit sin or righteousness based on someone else's actions. The conflict lies in the concept of collective guilt or righteousness versus individual accountability.