Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 6:6

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

According to Paul, when we believe in Jesus, it's like our old, bad self is gone, just like when Jesus died on the cross. This means we don't have to do bad things anymore and can make good choices instead.

Romans 6:6: Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with [him], that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:8

This verse suggests that if we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves, contradicting the idea in Romans 6:6 that our "old man is crucified with him" leading to an end of being dominated by 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 Ecclesiastes 7:20

This verse states that there is no righteous person on earth who does what is right and never sins, contradicting the implication in Romans 6:6 that believers are no longer enslaved to sin.

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

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:12

This verse warns those who think they stand firm to be careful they don't fall, which contradicts the notion in Romans 6:6 of having defeated the dominion of sin.

1 Corinthians 10:12: Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:17

This verse describes the ongoing struggle between the flesh and the Spirit, which contradicts Romans 6:6's suggestion of our sinful nature being destroyed.

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.

Contradiction with James 3:2

This verse admits that we all stumble in many ways, contradicting Romans 6:6's claim that our body of sin might be done away with.

James 3:2: For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same [is] a perfect man, [and] able also to bridle the whole body.
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