Contradiction with Romans 3:8
This verse condemns the idea of doing evil so that good may come, contrasting with Romans 6:1's rhetorical question about continuing in sin for grace to abound.
Romans 3:8: And not [rather], (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:13
This verse warns against using freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, which contradicts the concept of continuing in sin as posed in Romans 6:1.
Galatians 5:13: For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only [use] not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:16
This verse emphasizes living as free people, but not using freedom as a cover-up for evil, opposing the implication of misuse of grace in Romans 6:1.
1 Peter 2:16: As free, and not using [your] liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. [using: Gr. having]
Contradiction with Jude 1:4
This verse warns against turning the grace of God into a license for immorality, which directly contradicts the idea questioned in Romans 6:1.
Jude 1:4: For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.
Paradox #1
Romans 6:1 could seem to contradict the idea that grace allows people to continue sinning without consequences. Some might think that if grace increases with sin, then why not sin more? However, the surrounding passages clarify the intent, explaining that believers should not continue sinning just because they are under grace. The misunderstanding arises from taking the verse out of context, but further reading shows it's about living a transformed life.
Paradox #2
Romans 6:1 may seem to suggest that extending grace could lead people to think it's okay to keep sinning. The contradiction lies in the idea of whether grace promotes good behavior or unintentionally encourages wrongdoing by offering forgiveness freely. This can create tension between accepting grace and being responsible for ethical conduct.