Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 6:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 6:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 6:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, when people are baptized into Jesus, it’s like they are joining Him in His death, which means they are starting a new life by leaving their old life behind. This is special because it means they are also part of Jesus’ family.

Romans 6:3: Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? [were: or, are]

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

These verses emphasize salvation by grace and not by works, which some interpret as contradicting the emphasis on baptism in Romans 6:3.

Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:17

Here, Paul states that Christ did not send him to baptize, which seems to contrast with the implication in Romans 6:3 of the importance of baptism.

1 Corinthians 1:17: For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. [words: or, speech]

Contradiction with Acts 10:44-48

Cornelius received the Holy Spirit before being baptized, suggesting that baptism is not the sole means of receiving Spirit or grace, which might contradict Romans 6:3’s link between baptism and union with Christ.

Acts 10:44-48: While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
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