Romans 6:18 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Paul, when people become free from doing bad things, they start to do good things and make good choices. It's like they stop being controlled by being naughty and start being helpers of goodness.

Contradiction with John 8:34

This verse states "Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin," suggesting continued servitude to sin, which contradicts Romans 6:18 that speaks of being set free from sin.

John 8:34: Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:8

This verse claims "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves," indicating believers still sin, which contradicts the notion in Romans 6:18 of being freed from sin.

1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Contradiction with 1 John 3:9

It says "Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin," which contradicts Romans 6:18 by implying complete freedom from sin for those in God, differing from the struggle suggested in other scriptures.

1 John 3:9: Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. [is born: or, has been born]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20

States "For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not," contradicting Romans 6:18 by implying continuous human sinfulness.

Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:17

Indicates "the flesh lusteth against the Spirit," suggesting a continued battle with sin, contradicting the freedom from sin highlighted in Romans 6:18.

Galatians 5:17: For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

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