Contradiction with Romans 5:8
Demonstrates God's love and reconciliation, opposing the idea of being an enemy for one's sin.
Romans 5:8: But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Contradiction with James 4:4
States friendship with the world is enmity with God, unlike in 1 Kings 21:20 where Ahab's worldly acts make Elijah his enemy.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Commands to love enemies, which contradicts Ahab's view of Elijah as an enemy for rebuking his sin.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with John 3:17
Contradicts condemnation, as this verse emphasizes salvation through Christ rather than being an enemy.
John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
Highlights God's patience, not wanting any to perish, contrasting with Ahab's perception of Elijah's message as purely condemning.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.