Contradiction with Genesis 1:31
This verse states that God saw everything He made and it was very good, suggesting no suffering or groaning 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 Revelation 21:4
This verse describes a future where there is no more pain or suffering, which contrasts with the current state of groaning described in Romans 8:22.
Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Contradiction with Isaiah 65:25
In this verse, there is a vision of peace in creation, where even predators and prey coexist without harm, conflicting with the groaning mentioned in Romans 8:22.
Isaiah 65:25: The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust [shall be] the serpent's meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Psalm 104:24
This verse celebrates God's wisdom in creation, without mentioning any suffering, seemingly portraying a positive view of creation that contrasts with groaning.
Psalm 104:24: O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
Contradiction with Genesis 9:13-16
These verses highlight God's covenant with creation to never destroy it with a flood again, implying a caring relationship contrary to the suffering state in Romans 8:22.
Genesis 9:13-16: I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth.