Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 9:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 9:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 9:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God will quickly finish what He needs to do on Earth, doing it in the right way, because He has a special plan that won't take long. It means God knows just what to do and will do it fast and perfectly.

Romans 9:28: For he will finish the work, and cut [it] short in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth. [the work: or, the account]

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

This verse emphasizes God's patience and desire for everyone to come to repentance, contradicting the idea of a swift and decisive completion of His work.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23

This verse contradicts Romans 9:28 by expressing God's desire for the wicked to repent and live, rather than a quick execution of judgment.

Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4

This verse contradicts Romans 9:28 by highlighting God's wish for all people to be saved, contrasting with the notion of a decisive and short execution of His plan.

1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

Contradiction with John 3:17

This verse suggests that God sent His Son not to condemn the world but to save it, contradicting the concept of swiftly executing judgment.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Contradiction with James 2:13

This verse states that mercy triumphs over judgment, contrasting with Romans 9:28's theme of quick completion of judgment.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
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