Contradiction with Romans 3:23
This verse states that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, suggesting that everyone is capable of committing sin, which contradicts the idea in 1 John 3:9 that those born of God do not sin.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with 1 John 1:8
This verse claims that if we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us, which contradicts 1 John 3:9 that implies those born of God do not sin.
1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20
This verse states there is not a just man upon the earth who does good and does not sin, contradicting 1 John 3:9 where those born of God supposedly do not sin.
Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Contradiction with James 3:2
This verse acknowledges that we all stumble in many ways, suggesting universal imperfection and sinfulness, which contradicts the assertion in 1 John 3:9 that those born of God do not sin.
James 3:2: For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same [is] a perfect man, [and] able also to bridle the whole body.
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:9
This verse questions who can say they have made their heart pure and are free from sin, which contradicts the idea in 1 John 3:9 that those born of God do not sin.
Proverbs 20:9: Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?
Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:46
The verse states that there is no one who does not sin, which contradicts the implication of 1 John 3:9 that those who are born of God do not commit sin.
1 Kings 8:46: If they sin against thee, (for [there is] no man that sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captives unto the land of the enemy, far or near;
Paradox #1
This verse might seem to contradict the idea that everyone sins, as suggested in other parts of the Bible. It talks about being unable to sin if you are born of God, but other passages say that all people sin, including believers. This could lead to confusion about whether true believers ever sin.
Paradox #2
Some people see a contradiction between this verse and the idea that Christians can still sin. The verse can seem to say that true believers will never sin, yet other parts of the Bible acknowledge that even faithful Christians can make mistakes and need forgiveness.
Paradox #3
1 John 3:9 speaks about not continuing in sin, which can seem contradictory to other biblical messages suggesting that all humans sin and require forgiveness. This could create confusion about how followers can be sinless while acknowledging human fallibility.
Paradox #4
The potential contradiction or inconsistency of "1 John 3:9" with a scientific perspective could relate to the concept of human behavior and nature. Science, particularly psychology and biology, recognizes that humans can improve or change their behaviors through learning, environment, and other influences. However, the verse suggests an absolute change or inability to return to previous behaviors, which may conflict with the scientific understanding that behavior can be influenced by multiple factors and is not necessarily permanent.
Paradox #5
One potential contradiction in 1 John 3:9 could be the claim that those born of God do not continue to sin, which conflicts with the observable human experience that people, including believers, still make moral mistakes. This may lead to confusion about the nature of sin, repentance, and the struggle for righteousness.
Paradox #6
1 John 3:9 suggests that those who are born of God do not sin. The contradiction arises because elsewhere in the Bible, like in 1 John 1:8-10, it acknowledges that everyone sins and needs forgiveness. These statements seem inconsistent because one suggests true believers cannot sin, while the other implies everyone, including believers, does sin.