Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Peter 1:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Peter 1:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Peter 1:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Peter, being "born again" means becoming a new person through God's word, which is perfect and lasts forever. It's like when a seed grows into a plant, but this seed never breaks or goes bad.

1 Peter 1:23: Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.

Contradiction with Romans 6:23

This verse states the wages of sin is death, implying the perishable nature of life, whereas 1 Peter 1:23 emphasizes being born again of incorruptible seed.

Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:50

This verse says flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, which contrasts with the idea of a spiritual rebirth presented in 1 Peter 1:23.

1 Corinthians 15:50: Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

Contradiction with John 3:6

States that which is born of flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit, potentially contradicting the "incorruptible seed" that suggests no distinction.

John 3:6: That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:20

This verse indicates everyone goes to one place, implying a return to dust contrasting with the eternal perspective in 1 Peter 1:23.

Ecclesiastes 3:20: All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again.

Contradiction with Matthew 24:35

Heaven and earth shall pass away, suggesting perishability conflicting with the incorruptible aspect of 1 Peter 1:23.

Matthew 24:35: Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
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