Contradiction with Romans 3:28
This verse emphasizes justification by faith without the deeds of the law, which contrasts with the notion in Titus 2:14 about purifying people for good works.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
Salvation is described as a gift of God, not of works, contradicting the idea of purification for good works found in Titus 2:14.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
This verse highlights that a man is not justified by the works of the law, in contrast to Titus 2:14's emphasis on purification for good works.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
It suggests that all our righteousness is like filthy rags, conflicting with Titus 2:14, which speaks of being purified for good works.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with John 3:16
The focus here is belief for eternal life, not works, contrasting with the call for good works in Titus 2:14.
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.