Contradiction with James 2:24
This verse suggests that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, which contradicts Romans 8:30 that emphasizes predestination and calling as the path to justification and glorification without mention of works.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:4
This verse states that seeking justification by the law leads to falling from grace, suggesting a different path than the grace-based process outlined in Romans 8:30.
Galatians 5:4: Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
This verse implies that not everyone who acknowledges faith will enter the kingdom of heaven, whereas Romans 8:30 suggests a seamless process from calling to glorification.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:24
This verse indicates that a righteous person can turn away and die without righteousness, potentially contradicting the assured progression from calling to glorification in Romans 8:30.
Ezekiel 18:24: But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, [and] doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked [man] doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.
Contradiction with Hebrews 6:4-6
This passage warns about the impossibility of renewal to repentance for those who fall away after receiving enlightenment, implying the risk of falling away versus the certain progression to glorification in Romans 8:30.
Hebrews 6:4-6: For [it is] impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction in the idea of predestination, which is suggested in that verse. They might struggle to understand how predestination can fit with the idea of free will. How can people have true free choice if their paths are already decided? This tension between God's sovereignty and human free will is often discussed in theological debates.
Paradox #2
Some people see a conflict in Romans 8:30 related to the idea of predestination and free will. The verse suggests a sequence of actions by God that some interpret as God predestining certain people for salvation. This can seem inconsistent with the idea that humans have free will to choose their own path. The debate is about how divine control and human choice work together.
Paradox #3
Romans 8:30 might raise questions about the fairness and justice of predestination. Some people could see a contradiction in how free will fits with the idea that God has already chosen certain individuals for a specific path. If God has made these choices beforehand, it might seem inconsistent with the belief that everyone has an equal opportunity to choose their own destiny.