Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 8:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 8:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 8:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, this means that when we follow the Holy Spirit and make good choices, we are doing what God wants, just like the rules in the Bible teach us. It’s like having God's love inside us, helping us do the right things.

Romans 8:4: That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:10

Romans 8:4 speaks of fulfilling the law through walking in the Spirit, whereas Galatians 3:10 suggests that those who rely on the works of the law are under a curse.

Galatians 3:10: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.

Contradiction with James 2:24

Romans 8:4 emphasizes fulfilling the law through the Spirit, but James 2:24 states that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, suggesting a different view on law and faith.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:1

While Romans 8:4 implies that the righteous requirement of the law is met in believers, Hebrews 10:1 describes the law as having only a shadow of good things and not the very image.

Hebrews 10:1: For the law having a shadow of good things to come, [and] not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:4

Romans 8:4 talks about fulfilling the law through the Spirit, but Galatians 5:4 warns that seeking justification through the law disconnects one from Christ.

Galatians 5:4: Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
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