Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
1 John 3:10 implies that loving others shows we are children of God, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love enemies, suggesting that loving others is not exclusive to God's children.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Luke 6:35
1 John 3:10 emphasizes love and righteousness as identifiers of God's children, whereas Luke 6:35 indicates that even those outside faith can do good and love.
Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.
Contradiction with Romans 3:10
1 John 3:10 distinguishes between righteous children of God and sinners, but Romans 3:10 states none are righteous, challenging the ability to distinguish based on righteousness.
Romans 3:10: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
Contradiction with Romans 7:18
1 John 3:10 suggests evidence of God’s children through righteous deeds, yet Romans 7:18 points to human inability to perform good consistently.
Romans 7:18: For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but [how] to perform that which is good I find not.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:26
While 1 John 3:10 ties righteousness to being God's child, Galatians 3:26 contradicts by declaring faith in Christ as the sole criterion.
Galatians 3:26: For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
1 John 3:10 implies works manifest being God's children, whereas Ephesians 2:8-9 states that salvation is through faith, not works.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with Titus 3:5
1 John 3:10 associates righteous actions with divine sonship, while Titus 3:5 says salvation is not due to righteous actions but God’s mercy.
Titus 3:5: Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Contradiction with James 2:24
1 John 3:10 implies filial identity through righteous conduct, yet James 2:24 justifies faith and works together for righteousness, not solely conduct.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:8
Whereas 1 John 3:10 implies a clear distinction between God's children and others by righteousness, 1 John 1:8 acknowledges all have sin, including believers.
1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Paradox #1
1 John 3:10 might seem to contradict the idea that all people are God's children, a concept suggested by other biblical passages. In this verse, it distinguishes between "children of God" and "children of the devil," which might seem inconsistent with the notion of universal divine parenthood. However, this can be understood as a distinction based on behavior and belief, rather than a literal statement about who is created by God.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this verse could be seen in the message of love and acceptance versus the distinction it makes between people based on their actions. While it emphasizes love and doing right, it also implies division between those considered 'children of God' and those who are not, which may seem inconsistent with the broader biblical message of unconditional love and acceptance for all.