Contradiction with Hebrews 6:4-6
These verses suggest that it is possible to fall away from faith after having once been enlightened, which contradicts the assurance in Romans 8:39 that nothing can separate us from the love of God.
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,
Contradiction with John 15:6
This verse implies that if a person does not remain in Christ, they can be cast away, contradicting the idea that nothing can separate a believer from God's love in Romans 8:39.
John 15:6: If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast [them] into the fire, and they are burned.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:4
It states that those seeking justification through the law have fallen from grace, suggesting a separation from God's love that seems contradictory to Romans 8:39.
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 7:21-23
These verses indicate that not all who call on the Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, implying a potential separation based on actions, contradicting the certainty Romans 8:39 offers.
Matthew 7:21-23: 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
The verse suggests that a righteous person can turn away and be separated from God due to sin, which contradicts the assurance of inseparability in Romans 8:39.
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.
Paradox #1
Theological discussions around Romans 8:39 might involve the concept of eternal security versus free will. Some interpret this verse to mean that nothing can separate believers from God's love, suggesting that salvation is secure once a person is saved. Others argue that people still have the free will to turn away from God, potentially leading to a separation from that love. This can create differing views on the permanence of salvation.