Contradiction with Matthew 7:21-23
These verses suggest that not everyone who outwardly acknowledges God will enter the kingdom of heaven, contrasting with the assurance of abiding in God in 1 John 3:24.
Matthew 7:21-23: 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 2:26
Emphasizes the importance of works, while 1 John 3:24 focuses on keeping commandments and abiding in spirit.
James 2:26: For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. [spirit: or, breath]
Contradiction with Romans 3:28
States justification by faith apart from works of the law, while 1 John 3:24 emphasizes commandment-keeping.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:10
Curses those relying on the law, which contrasts with the positive perspective on commandment-keeping in 1 John 3:24.
Galatians 3:10: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
Contradiction with Romans 8:9
Suggests those without the Spirit of Christ do not belong to Him, adding complexity to understanding abiding in God from 1 John 3:24.
Romans 8:9: But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.