Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 7:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 7:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 7:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, when we live like we don’t know God, the wrong things we do take over in our hearts and lead us to bad choices. These choices make us feel far from God and can lead to sadness or hurt in our lives.

Romans 7:5: For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death. [motions: Gr. passions]

Contradiction with Galatians 5:24

This verse indicates that those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires, suggesting freedom from the sin-driven nature described in Romans 7:5.

Galatians 5:24: And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. [affections: or, passions]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:17

This verse states that if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation, which contradicts the notion of being in "the flesh" as described in Romans 7:5.

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]

Contradiction with 1 John 3:9

It claims that those born of God do not commit sin, contrasting with the struggle with sin suggested in Romans 7:5.

1 John 3:9: Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. [is born: or, has been born]

Contradiction with John 8:36

It declares that if the Son sets someone free, they are truly free, which contradicts the captivity to sinful passions mentioned in Romans 7:5.

John 8:36: If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:11

This verse talks about believers being washed, sanctified, and justified, implying a departure from the state of living in the flesh as implied in Romans 7:5.

1 Corinthians 6:11: And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.

Paradox #1

Romans 7:5 discusses how being under the law aroused sinful passions. The contradiction or conflict could be that if the law is supposed to be good and guide people towards righteousness, how can it also be the cause of sinful desires? This seems inconsistent because something meant for good appears to result in bad outcomes.

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