Contradiction with Genesis 1:31
It contradicts Romans 8:20 by stating that God saw everything He made as very good, implying no initial vanity or frustration in creation.
Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:18
It contradicts Romans 8:20 by declaring that God created the earth not in vain, suggesting purposefulness rather than subjection to vanity.
Isaiah 45:18: For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I [am] the LORD; and [there is] none else.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:14
It contradicts Romans 8:20 by emphasizing that whatever God does is forever and nothing can be added to it nor taken from it, contrasting with subjection to change and frustration.
Ecclesiastes 3:14: I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth [it], that [men] should fear before him.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:4
It contradicts Romans 8:20 by stating that every creature of God is good, opposing the idea of creation being subjected to vanity.
1 Timothy 4:4: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
Paradox #1
Romans 8:20 suggests that creation was subjected to frustration or futility, not by its own choice. A potential theological conflict could arise from the idea of a perfect creation being subjected to imperfection or frustration by an outside force. This might appear inconsistent with the belief that a perfect and omniscient God created a flawless world. It raises questions about why a perfect creation would need to experience frustration or why it would be subjected to such conditions if it was meant to be perfect.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in the verse relates to the idea of creation being subjected to "frustration" or imperfection. In science, the processes of nature, like evolution and the laws of physics, are often viewed as neutral and consistent rather than having intentions or being subject to frustration. So, interpreting natural phenomena as having a purpose or being frustrated can conflict with the scientific view that nature is unbiased and governed by consistent laws.
Paradox #3
Romans 8:20 talks about creation being subject to frustration or futility, not by its own choice but because of the will of the one who subjected it. A possible contradiction or conflict could arise from questioning why a benevolent and omnipotent God would impose frustration and suffering on His creation. This could be seen as inconsistent with the idea of a loving God who desires the best for His creation.