Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 9:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 9:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 9:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God told Isaiah that if He hadn't saved a small group of people, they would have been destroyed like the bad cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. This shows how God is kind and helps people, even when things seem really bad.

Romans 9:29: And as Esaias said before, Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left us a seed, we had been as Sodoma, and been made like unto Gomorrha. [Sabaoth: Heb. hosts]

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

This verse suggests that God is patient and does not want anyone to perish, which contrasts with the idea in Romans 9:29 that implies certain destruction was determined for sinners.

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 John 3:17

It states that God sent Jesus not to condemn the world, but to save it, which conflicts with the notion of divine judgment implied in Romans 9:29.

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 Ezekiel 18:32

This verse expresses that God takes no pleasure in the death of anyone and calls for repentance, contrary to the destruction mentioned in Romans 9:29.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4

It indicates God's desire for all people to be saved, which contrasts with the predetermined fate for destruction in Romans 9:29.

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