Contradiction with John 3:16
This verse indicates that whoever believes in Jesus shall not perish, while Romans 9:33 suggests that belief in the rock of offense causes stumbling for some.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Romans 10:13
This verse states that whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved, suggesting universal accessibility, whereas Romans 9:33 implies exclusivity and stumbling for unbelief.
Romans 10:13: For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
This verse highlights that God is love, suggesting a welcoming approach, contrasting with Romans 9:33, which speaks of a stumbling stone and rock of offense.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with Matthew 11:28
This verse invites all who labor and are heavy laden to find rest in Jesus, conflicting with the notion of Jesus causing stumbling as mentioned in Romans 9:33.
Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:8
Suggests that those who disobey stumble over the stone, while Romans 9:33 mentions stumbling related to disbelief, a subtle distinction in the reason for the offense.
1 Peter 2:8: And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, [even to them] which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
Paradox #1
Romans 9:33 may appear to conflict with the idea that faith alone is sufficient for salvation. This verse talks about a stumbling stone, which suggests that faith might not be easy or straightforward. The challenge it presents could be seen as conflicting with interpretations that emphasize the simplicity and accessibility of faith.
Paradox #2
Romans 9:33 could present a contradiction or conflict in the sense that it talks about a "stumbling stone" which can be a source of confusion. The conflict arises because, for some, the message of faith might be seen as exclusivist or leading people to either acceptance or rejection, which can clash with the idea of an all-loving and all-inclusive God.