Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 John 4:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 John 4:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 John 4:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, we know that we are with God, and God is with us, because He has given us His Spirit. It's like having a special part of God inside us that shows we belong to Him.

1 John 4:13: Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:13

States that we know we abide in Him by the Spirit He's given us.

1 John 4:13: Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.

Contradiction with John 9:31

God doesn't hear sinners, which contradicts knowing God through a given Spirit.

John 9:31: Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

Not everyone who calls on the Lord will enter the kingdom, contradicting assurance by the Spirit.

Matthew 7:21: 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 2:17

Faith without works is dead, opposing the sufficiency of the Spirit alone.

James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]

Contradiction with Romans 8:16

The Spirit bears witness with our spirit, but not all claimants are His children, creating ambiguity.

Romans 8:16: The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

Contradiction with Galatians 5:4

Being fallen from grace through law, challenging the assurance of abiding by the Spirit.

Galatians 5:4: Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
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