Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 6:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 6:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 6:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, if we choose to die to sin and live like Jesus, we believe we will be with Him forever. This means that by believing in Jesus and following His ways, we can have a new, happy life with Him.

Romans 6:8: Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him:

Contradiction with James 2:26

Explains faith without works is dead, contradicting the promise of life after death through Christ in Romans 6:8.

James 2:26: For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. [spirit: or, breath]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

States not everyone who calls Christ "Lord" will enter heaven, contradicting the assurance of living with Christ in Romans 6:8.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Lists those who will not inherit the kingdom of God, contrasting with the certainty of living with Christ in Romans 6:8.

1 Corinthians 6:9-10: Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,

Contradiction with Galatians 5:4

Warns that seeking justification through the law can sever one from Christ, whereas Romans 6:8 assures life through belief in Christ.

Galatians 5:4: Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26-27

States willful sin after knowing truth results in judgment, contradicting the assurance of life with Christ in Romans 6:8.

Hebrews 10:26-27: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
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