Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 John 4:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 John 4:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 John 4:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, if someone says and believes that Jesus is God’s Son, then God lives in that person, and that person lives in God too. It's like having a special friendship where you are always together.

1 John 4:15: Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

This verse implies that not everyone who verbally acknowledges Jesus as Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, suggesting that actions are also important.

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 2:19

This verse states that even demons believe there is one God, but they tremble, suggesting mere belief or acknowledgment is insufficient.

James 2:19: Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

Contradiction with Luke 6:46

Jesus questions why people call him 'Lord' but do not follow his teachings, suggesting that acknowledgment alone is not enough.

Luke 6:46: And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

Contradiction with Matthew 15:8

This verse points out that people may honor God with their lips but have hearts far from him, indicating that verbal confession may not reflect true devotion.

Matthew 15:8: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me.

Contradiction with Titus 1:16

Although people may profess to know God, their actions can deny him, indicating that verbal confession is not always indicative of true faith.

Titus 1:16: They profess that they know God; but in works they deny [him], being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. [reprobate: or, void of judgment]
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