Contradiction with 1 John 1:5
"1 John 1:5" states that God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all, while "1 John 2:8" mentions the darkness is past, implying that darkness was once present.
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 John 3:19
In "John 3:19," it states that people loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil, suggesting darkness is predominant, contrary to "1 John 2:8" which claims the darkness is past.
John 3:19: And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
Contradiction with Ephesians 5:8
"Ephesians 5:8" speaks of being in darkness but now being in the light in the Lord, suggesting an ongoing process, while "1 John 2:8" indicates the darkness is already past.
Ephesians 5:8: For ye were sometimes darkness, but now [are ye] light in the Lord: walk as children of light:
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14
In "2 Corinthians 6:14," believers are cautioned against being unequally yoked with unbelievers, emphasizing a present dichotomy between light and darkness, which contrasts with 1 John 2:8's statement that the darkness is past.
2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
Contradiction with Colossians 1:13
"Colossians 1:13" explains the deliverance from the power of darkness, indicating the darkness remains a current influence, unlike "1 John 2:8," where the darkness is described as past.
Colossians 1:13: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated [us] into the kingdom of his dear Son: [his...: Gr. the Son of his love]