Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 John 1:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 John 1:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 John 1:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, he is telling people what he has seen and heard so they can be friends together with him and with God and Jesus. It's like being in a big happy family where everyone wants to be friends with God and Jesus.

1 John 1:3: That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship [is] with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.

Contradiction with John 14:6

Jesus says He is the only way to the Father, suggesting a more exclusive approach, contrary to the fellowship with the Father and Son mentioned in 1 John 1:3.

John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

Emphasizes doing the will of the Father to enter the kingdom, indicating a conditional approach to fellowship, contradicting the inclusive fellowship in 1 John 1:3.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with James 4:4

Suggests friendship with the world is enmity with God, contrasting the communal fellowship highlighted in 1 John 1:3.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 5:11

Encourages separation from sinners within the church, conflicting with the inclusive aspect of fellowship in 1 John 1:3.

1 Corinthians 5:11: But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.
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