Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 7:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 7:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 7:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God's rules are really special and good. They help us know what is right and what is fair.

Romans 7:12: Wherefore the law [is] holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:10

This verse suggests that those who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, implying a negative view of the law.

Galatians 3:10: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:13

States that Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, indicating the law brings a curse, contrary to being holy and good.

Galatians 3:13: Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that hangeth on a tree:

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:7-8

Implies that the first covenant was flawed, suggesting that the law (part of the old covenant) was not perfect.

Hebrews 8:7-8: For if that first [covenant] had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 3:6

Describes the letter (law) as something that kills, which conflicts with describing it as holy, just, and good.

2 Corinthians 3:6: Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. [giveth life: or, quickeneth]
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