Contradiction with James 2:24
James emphasizes justification by works and not by faith only, emphasizing human actions, while Titus 3:4 focuses on God's kindness and love being the source of salvation, not human deeds.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Romans 3:20
States that no one is justified by the works of the law, emphasizing the insufficiency of human actions, which contrasts with Titus highlighting God's initiative of grace and mercy.
Romans 3:20: Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law [is] the knowledge of sin.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
Highlights salvation as a gift, not from works but from God's grace, aligning with Titus 3:4 but contrasting any notion that human effort contributes, which some interpretations might find contradictory.
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 Isaiah 64:6
Describes human righteousness as 'filthy rags', underscoring the inadequacy of human efforts which contrasts with any implications outside of God's kindness and love as described in Titus 3:4.
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 Philippians 2:12
Encourages believers to work out their own salvation with fear and trembling, which can appear to emphasize personal effort in contrast to the pure divine initiative seen in Titus 3:4.
Philippians 2:12: Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.