Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 9:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 9:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 9:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, he is telling the truth because Jesus knows everything, and the Holy Spirit helps his heart feel sure about it. Paul wants people to trust him because he is honest and guided by God.

Romans 9:1: I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,

Contradiction with 1 John 1:6

If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: this suggests deception whereas Romans 9:1 speaks of truth.

1 John 1:6: If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: whereas Romans 9:1 emphasizes speaking the truth in Christ.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

Lie not one to another: contrasts with Romans 9:1 affirming speaking the truth.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Contradiction with John 8:44

Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him: this indicates falsehood against Romans 9:1's claim of truth.

John 8:44: Ye are of [your] father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. [of his own: or, from his own will or disposition]
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