Contradiction with 1 John 5:3
This verse states that God's commandments are not burdensome, contrasting with Romans 7:14, which suggests the law is difficult for the carnal being to fulfill.
1 John 5:3: For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
Contradiction with Matthew 11:30
Jesus describes His yoke as easy and His burden light, contradicting the struggle described in Romans 7:14.
Matthew 11:30: For my yoke [is] easy, and my burden is light.
Contradiction with Philippians 4:13
This verse expresses the ability to do all things through Christ, opposing the idea of incapacity emphasized in Romans 7:14.
Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:16
This verse advises living by the Spirit to avoid fulfilling the lust of the flesh, implying a solution counter to the struggle in Romans 7:14.
Galatians 5:16: [This] I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. [ye...: or, fulfil not]
Contradiction with Romans 8:2
Declares freedom from the law of sin, opposing the bondage to sin described in Romans 7:14.
Romans 8:2: For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
Contradiction with John 8:36
Proclaims that if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed, contradicting the notion of being sold under sin mentioned in Romans 7:14.
John 8:36: If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:17
States that anyone in Christ is a new creation, conflicting with the depiction of being carnal in Romans 7:14.
2 Corinthians 5:17: Therefore if any man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. [he is: or, let him be]
Paradox #1
Romans 7:14 might seem to contradict the idea that Christians are free from the law through Jesus, which is discussed earlier in Romans. The verse emphasizes the ongoing struggle between wanting to do good and being influenced by sin. Some might see this as inconsistent with the teaching that believers are fully free from the power of sin. However, many believe this passage highlights the ongoing human struggle with sin, even for believers, and does not undermine the victory through Jesus.