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Paul’s contradictions of Jesus
PAUL vs. JESUS – A List of Contradictory and Incompatible Statements – By Edgar Jones
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1. Jesus Says Not To Eat Meat Sacrificed to Idols,
Revelation 2:14 New International Version (NIV)
14 Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: There are some among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entice the Israelites to sin so that they ate food sacrificed to idols and committed sexual immorality.
Revelation 2:20 New International Version (NIV)
20 Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophet. By her teaching she misleads my servants into sexual immorality and the eating of food sacrificed to idols.
But, Paul Says It Is Ok.
1 Corinthians 8:4-13 New International Version (NIV)
7 But not everyone possesses this knowledge. Some people are still so accustomed to idols that when they eat sacrificial food they think of it as having been sacrificed to a god, and since their conscience is weak, it is defiled. 8 But food does not bring us near to God; we are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do.
2. Jesus Says The Law Continues,
Matthew 5:17-19 American Standard Version (ASV)
17 Think not that I came to destroy the law or the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass away from the law, till all things be accomplished.
Luke 16:17 New International Version (NIV)
17 It is easier for heaven and earth to disappear than for the least stroke of a pen to drop out of the Law.
But, Paul Says No.
Romans 10:4 American Standard Version (ASV) – 4 For Christ is the end of the law unto righteousness to every one that believeth.
Galatians 2:16 New International Version (NIV):
16 know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified.
Romans 7:4 New King James Version (NKJV)
4 Therefore, my brethren, you also have become dead to the law through the body of Christ, that you may be married to another—to Him who was raised from the dead, that we should bear fruit to God.
3. Jesus Says Salvation Initiates And Continues By Repentance From Sin and Obedience(following the Law) Besides Faith;
Luke 15 New International Version (NIV) – 7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.
Paul Says This is Heresy, Faith Alone and not obeying the Law justifies one.
Ephesians 2:8-9 King James Version (KJV)
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
4. Jesus Says No To Pay for Preaching & Teaching,
Matthew 10:8 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give.
But, Paul Says Elders Are Entitled To Pay for ‘Preaching & Teaching,’
1 Corinthians 9:14 New International Version (NIV)
14 In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.
5. Jesus Teaches There Are Only 12 Apostles Into Eternity,
Revelation 21:12-14 New International Version (NIV)
14 The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
But, Paul Adds Himself To The List As a Thirteenth.
1 Corinthians 1:1 New International Version (NIV)
1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,
6. Jesus Says There Is One Pastor and Teacher (Himself),
Matthew 23:8 New International Version (NIV)
8 “But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.
Matthew 23:10 New International Version (NIV)
10 Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Messiah.
But, Paul Tells Church He is a Teacher, And There Are Many Pastors and Teachers.
Ephesians 4:11 New International Version (NIV)
11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers,
2 Timothy 1:11 New International Version (NIV)
11 And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher.
7. Christ Does Not Exclude Eating with Sinners,
Luke 15 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
The Lost Sheep
15 Now all the tax collectors and the [a]sinners were coming near Him to listen to Him.
2 Both the Pharisees and the scribes began to grumble, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” 3 So He told them this parable, saying, 4 “What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open pasture and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? 5 When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!’ 7 I tell you that in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
But, Paul Excludes Eating With Sinners.
1 Corinthians 5:9 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
9 I wrote you in my letter not to associate with immoral people;
8. Jesus Teaches Insecurity to a Sinning Believer,
Matthew 7:19-20 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 So then, you will know them by their fruits.
But, Paul Teaches We are Eternally Secure.
Ephesians 2:8-9 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and [a]that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.
9. Jesus and Exodus 20:6 Says Obedience Grants Righteousness Unto Life,
Matthew 19:17 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
17 And He said to him, “Why are you asking Me about what is good? There is only One who is good; but if you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.”
But, Paul denies.
Galatians 2:16 New International Version (NIV)
16 know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified.
10. Jesus Says Salvation Depends Upon Exertion,
Matthew 7:21-22 New International Version (NIV)
21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’
But, Paul Says Salvation Does Not Depend Upon Exertion.
Romans 9:16 New International Version (NIV)
16 It does not, therefore, depend on human desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.
11. Jesus Says The Law Cannot Justify A Blasphemer
Exodus 20:7 New International Version (NIV)
7 “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.
But Paul Says It Can.
Acts 13:39 King James Version (KJV)
39 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.