Contradiction with Acts 4:12
Emphasizes salvation through Jesus alone, aligning with the acknowledgment of the Son being crucial for knowing the Father.
Acts 4:12: Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:33
States that whoever denies Jesus will be denied before the Father, reinforcing rather than contradicting the significance of acknowledging the Son.
Matthew 10:33: But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with John 5:23
Affirms that honoring the Son is essential, supporting the idea in 1 John 2:23 rather than contradicting it.
John 5:23: That all [men] should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.
Paradox #1
1 John 2:23 highlights that acknowledging the Son is essential to having a relationship with the Father. A potential theological conflict might arise in interfaith dialogues, especially with religions that view God differently and do not emphasize the same relationship with Jesus. This can create tension with beliefs that see the path to God from a different perspective.
Paradox #2
The contradiction is that different parts of the Bible emphasize both exclusivity and inclusivity in terms of who can be considered part of God's people. Some passages suggest strict adherence to certain beliefs, while others focus on broader acceptance and love. This can cause tension in understanding who is really included or excluded from God's promises.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or conflict could be that it divides belief systems by stating acceptance of one figure is necessary while another isn't enough. This might conflict with more inclusive or universal moral beliefs that emphasize acceptance based on actions and values rather than specific religious figures or doctrines.