Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 6:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 6:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 6:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, if we join Jesus by being like him when he died, then we can also be like him when he comes back to life. This means we can have a new, happy life with Jesus.

Romans 6:5: For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also [in the likeness] of [his] resurrection:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:35-36

These verses question how the dead are raised, introducing doubt about bodily resurrection.

1 Corinthians 15:35-36: But some [man] will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come?

Contradiction with Luke 20:34-36

Jesus explains that in the resurrection, people neither marry nor are given in marriage, indicating a different existence than Romans 6:5 suggests.

Luke 20:34-36: And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5

This verse states that the dead know nothing, contradicting the notion of being united in life with Christ in Romans 6:5.

Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.

Contradiction with John 11:25-26

While affirming resurrection, Jesus says believers will never die, suggesting a different understanding of resurrection than the literal unity in death portrayed in Romans 6:5.

John 11:25-26: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

Contradiction with Philippians 3:10-11

Paul speaks of a desire to attain the resurrection, implying it is not assured, in contrast to the certainty expressed in Romans 6:5.

Philippians 3:10-11: That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;

Contradiction with Acts 23:8

This verse highlights the Sadducees' disbelief in resurrection, offering a perspective that directly contradicts the resurrection theme in Romans 6:5.

Acts 23:8: For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 2:18

Some were saying the resurrection had already happened, which contradicts the future aspect of resurrection in Romans 6:5.

2 Timothy 2:18: Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

Contradiction with Matthew 22:30

Jesus says people will be like angels in heaven after the resurrection, which contrasts with Romans 6:5's continuity of life through Christ after death.

Matthew 22:30: But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,
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