Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 6:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 6:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 6:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Jesus died one time to take away sin, but now he is alive and lives to serve God. Christians believe this means that Jesus helped take away bad things so we can live happily with God.

Romans 6:10: For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:10

This verse states that we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all, suggesting ongoing sanctification whereas Romans 6:10 suggests a completed act.

Hebrews 10:10: By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once [for all].

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:18

This verse says Christ suffered once for sins but emphasizes the purpose is to bring us to God, which might suggest a broader ongoing work rather than the finality implied in Romans 6:10.

1 Peter 3:18: For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:28

This passage states that Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many and will appear a second time for salvation, which may imply a future aspect of salvation contrary to the finality of Romans 6:10.

Hebrews 9:28: So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:22

While suggesting a universal life in Christ, it contrasts with the specific effect expressed in Romans 6:10 of Christ dying unto sin once.

1 Corinthians 15:22: For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:14

This verse mentions the concept of being dead with Christ, which could be seen as handling ongoing transgressions, contrary to the completed action in Romans 6:10.

Colossians 2:14: Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
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