Contradiction with John 1:1
This verse emphasizes Jesus as the Word who was both with God and was God, suggesting a divine unity rather than hierarchical subjugation.
John 1:1: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Contradiction with John 10:30
Jesus claims, "I and my Father are one," indicating equality rather than subordination, which contrasts with the idea of everything being under Christ's feet.
John 10:30: I and [my] Father are one.
Contradiction with Matthew 28:18
Jesus states that all power has been given to Him in heaven and earth, which may imply a completed power transfer, unlike the process described in 1 Corinthians 15:27.
Matthew 28:18: And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Contradiction with Hebrews 2:8
Although it says all things are put under Jesus, it adds that "we see not yet all things put under him," acknowledging an ongoing fulfillment rather than a completed action.
Hebrews 2:8: Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing [that is] not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:6
Describes Jesus as being in the form of God and not considering equality with God as something to be grasped, focusing on equality rather than subjection.
Philippians 2:6: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
Paradox #1
1 Corinthians 15:27 might seem to suggest a contradiction because it says everything is put under Christ's authority. This could be confusing when considering that God is above all, including Christ. The verse later clarifies that God is not included in what’s put under Christ, but on a quick read, it might seem inconsistent with the idea of Christ’s submission to God.
Paradox #2
1 Corinthians 15:27 may appear to have a conflict because it states that all things are put under Christ's authority. However, it also clarifies that God, who gave Him this authority, is not included in "all things." The potential contradiction arises from interpreting "all things" as truly including everything without exception. The verse resolves this by explicitly stating that God is excluded, meaning there is no actual conflict when the context is fully considered.
Paradox #3
The verse could be seen as having a contradiction because it says everything is put under Jesus' authority, but it also notes there is an exception. This might seem inconsistent with the idea that "everything" means absolutely everything without exception. However, the exception is specified, which some might argue resolves the contradiction.
Paradox #4
One possible contradiction in 1 Corinthians 15:27 is the idea of hierarchy and submission. The verse suggests that everything is under one authority, which could conflict with beliefs about equality and mutual respect. Some might see a tension between this hierarchy and the concept of everyone being valued equally. However, interpretations vary, and others might not see any contradiction.