Contradiction with Romans 2:6
Romans 2:6 states that God "will render to every man according to his deeds," which aligns with the principle of judgment by works, potentially contrasting with interpretations of grace-based judgment.
Romans 2:6: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
These verses emphasize that salvation is by grace through faith, not of works, which contrasts with the idea of God judging according to each one's work.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with Romans 3:28
This verse states that a person is justified by faith without the deeds of the law, which can contradict the implication of judgment based on works in 1 Peter 1:17.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with John 3:16
Focuses on belief in Jesus as the path to eternal life, which may contradict the emphasis on judgment according to each one's work mentioned in 1 Peter 1:17.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in 1 Peter 1:17 could stem from the idea of fearing God while also seeing Him as a loving and merciful father. The notion of fear might seem to contradict the concept of a caring, compassionate relationship with God, creating tension between reverence and love.