Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 John 5:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 John 5:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 John 5:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, if you believe that Jesus is the special one God promised, then you are a part of God's family. If you love God, you will also love others who are part of this family.

1 John 5:1: Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. [is born: Gr. has been born]

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse emphasizes that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, which contradicts the idea that belief in Jesus as the Christ is sufficient for being born of God.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

It states that not everyone who calls Jesus "Lord" will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the will of the Father, suggesting action is required beyond belief.

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 John 3:36

This verse implies that belief must be accompanied by obedience, as disobedience results in not seeing life, contradicting the notion that belief alone leads to being born of God.

John 3:36: He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

Contradiction with Romans 2:6-8

These verses imply that eternal life is granted according to deeds rather than belief alone, which may contradict the idea of being born of God purely through faith.

Romans 2:6-8: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
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