Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
This verse emphasizes trusting in the Lord with all your heart and not relying on your own understanding, which can be seen as contradicting the notion in 1 Corinthians 1:21 about God using the 'foolishness' of preaching to save those who believe, suggesting a different pathway to wisdom.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Romans 10:17
This verse states that faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God, which aligns with preaching but may contradict the idea of 'foolishness' in preaching leading to belief, as it suggests a clear, rational process of hearing and understanding leading to faith.
Romans 10:17: So then faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4
This verse states that God desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth, which could be seen as conflicting with the idea in 1 Corinthians 1:21 that God has chosen a method (preaching) that may seem foolish to the world.
1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
These verses discuss God's ways being higher than human ways, which contrasts with the notion in 1 Corinthians 1:21 that the method of preaching, perceived as foolish by some, is the means God uses for salvation, suggesting a divine logic beyond human reasoning.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with James 1:5
This verse invites anyone lacking wisdom to ask God, who gives generously without reproach, which seems to contrast with the methodology of acquiring belief and salvation through what might be perceived as 'foolishness' in preaching in 1 Corinthians 1:21.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Paradox #1
1 Corinthians 1:21 emphasizes that God's wisdom is different from human wisdom and that salvation comes through what might seem foolish to people—the message of Jesus. A possible doctrinal inconsistency might arise when this is compared to passages that suggest wisdom and understanding are important or are gifts from God, like in Proverbs. Some might see a contradiction in valuing human wisdom in some parts of the Bible while appearing to dismiss it in others. However, the general understanding is that the Bible values divine wisdom above human wisdom, not that human wisdom is without value.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in this verse could lie in the idea that it praises the wisdom of God while seemingly downplaying human wisdom. This can create tension as it suggests human wisdom is not valuable, yet people often need to rely on their own understanding and reasoning in everyday life. This could be seen as inconsistent, as humans are encouraged to seek knowledge and understanding but are also told that their wisdom is less significant.