Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Corinthians 11:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Corinthians 11:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Corinthians 11:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, Jesus is telling his friends that the drink in the cup is like a special promise he made with them, and every time they drink it, they should remember him. It's like a way to always keep Jesus in their hearts and never forget what he did for them.

1 Corinthians 11:25: After the same manner also [he took] the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink [it], in remembrance of me.

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:22

This verse emphasizes the necessity of blood for forgiveness, while 1 Corinthians 11:25 highlights remembrance over necessity.

Hebrews 9:22: And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

States that it is impossible for blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, focusing on ineffectiveness of animal blood, whereas 1 Corinthians 11:25 talks about Jesus' blood as a new covenant.

Hebrews 10:4: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

Emphasizes mercy rather than sacrifice, which may appear contrary to the new covenant of blood mentioned in 1 Corinthians 11:25.

Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

Highlights obedience over sacrifice, which can be seen as contradicting the ritual focus in 1 Corinthians 11:25.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.

Contradiction with Psalm 40:6

Mentions that God does not desire sacrifice, yet 1 Corinthians 11:25 institutes a new covenant with Jesus' blood, a form of sacrifice.

Psalm 40:6: Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required. [opened: Heb. digged]

Paradox #1

Some people might see a moral conflict in the idea of drinking wine or using a symbol like bread to represent sacred concepts, which may clash with beliefs against alcohol consumption or literal interpretations of religious rituals. Additionally, using a physical act to signify spiritual beliefs might be seen as inconsistent for those who think faith should be purely spiritual. However, interpretations vary widely.

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