Bible Question (short): Does Paul contradict Jesus? |
Question (full): I truly believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God, however I find what seems to be contradictions between what Jesus said, (which I believe to be the true authority.) and Paul's teachings. One example would be what seems to be opposition in Matthew 25:35-46 where Jesus' emphasises works not faith and again in Revelations and in James 2:20 James says Faith without works is dead. Paul appears to confirm this in 2 Corinthians 5:10 but then Paul in Ephesians 2:8-9 seems to contradict Jesus, James and even himself. Can anyone help me to better understand this? There are other examples but I'll start here. |