Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 John 1:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 John 1:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 John 1:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, God is like a bright, shining light, and there is nothing bad or dark in Him at all. He always shows us the right way to go because He is completely good.

1 John 1:5: This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

This verse states that God creates darkness, contrasting with 1 John 1:5, which describes God as light and having no darkness.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Contradiction with Amos 3:6

Implies that evil doesn't occur without God's involvement, contradicting 1 John 1:5's depiction of God's pure light and absence of darkness.

Amos 3:6: Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done [it]? [be afraid: or, run together?] [the LORD...: or, shall not the LORD do somewhat?]

Contradiction with Exodus 10:21-22

God brings about literal darkness over Egypt, which differs from God being solely light as stated in 1 John 1:5.

Exodus 10:21-22: And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness [which] may be felt. [even...: Heb. that one may feel darkness]

Contradiction with Job 2:10

Suggests that both good and evil come from God, which contradicts the idea of God as solely light, excluding darkness (1 John 1:5).

Job 2:10: But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.
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