Contradiction with James 2:24
James 2:24 emphasizes that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone, which seems to contradict Romans 5:8's focus on Christ's sacrifice demonstrating God's love, independent of human works.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
This verse suggests that merely acknowledging faith is not enough without doing the will of God, contrasting with Romans 5:8's message that Christ's death alone is a demonstration of love for sinners.
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
States that a person is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, which can seem contradicted by the unconditional expression of love in Romans 5:8.
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 Ezekiel 18:20
Asserts individual responsibility for sin, seeming to contradict the idea in Romans 5:8 that Christ's death covers sins of others unconditionally.
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 Hebrews 10:26-27
Indicates there is no sacrifice left for willful sin after knowing the truth, which stands in tension with the all-encompassing sacrifice mentioned in Romans 5:8.
Hebrews 10:26-27: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
Contradiction with John 3:36
Emphasizes belief in the Son for eternal life and mentions the wrath of God for unbelief, which could contrast with Romans 5:8's idea of Christ dying for sinners regardless of belief.
John 3:36: He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
Contradiction with Matthew 13:41-42
Describes a judgment where all evil is cast out, which might be seen as contradicting the inclusive grace described in Romans 5:8.
Matthew 13:41-42: The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; [things...: or, scandals]
Paradox #1
Romans 5:8 discusses the idea of love and sacrifice, implying that while humans were still flawed, an ultimate act of love was offered for their redemption. A potential contradiction could be seen in the expectation of accepting this sacrifice as an obligation for redemption, raising questions about the nature of unconditional love and whether it can truly be considered unconditional if acceptance is required for its benefits.