Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 John 4:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 John 4:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 John 4:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Christians believe that God loves us very much, and because God is love, when we love others and stay close to love, we stay close to God, and He stays close to us. It's like having God right in our hearts when we show love.

1 John 4:16: And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

Contradiction with Exodus 15:3

Describes God as a man of war, contrasting with the characterization of God as love in 1 John 4:16.

Exodus 15:3: The LORD [is] a man of war: the LORD [is] his name.

Contradiction with Romans 9:13

Speaks of God's hatred for Esau, which contradicts the idea that God is love.

Romans 9:13: As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.

Contradiction with Nahum 1:2

Highlights God's vengeance and fury, which contradicts the portrayal of God as wholly loving.

Nahum 1:2: God [is] jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and [is] furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth [wrath] for his enemies. [God...: or, The LORD is a jealous God, and a revenger, etc] [is furious: Heb. that hath fury]

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

Indicates God creates evil, contrasting with the concept of God as purely love.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Jesus says He came not to bring peace but a sword, which contrasts with God being love.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
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