Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Peter 1:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Peter 1:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Peter 1:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Peter, Christians believe that God is very kind and through Jesus coming back to life, He gives everyone a new hope and a fresh start. This means that believers can be happy and trust in a good future because of Jesus.

1 Peter 1:3: Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, [abundant: Gr. much]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5

This verse states that the dead know nothing, contradicting the hope in the resurrection and living hope mentioned in 1 Peter 1:3.

Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 12:23

David expresses that he will go to his deceased child, not that the child will return, which contrasts with the idea of being "begotten again unto a lively hope" in 1 Peter 1:3.

2 Samuel 12:23: But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.

Contradiction with Job 14:10-12

Job speaks of a man lying down and not rising again till the heavens are no more, contradicting the immediate hope of resurrection in 1 Peter 1:3.

Job 14:10-12: But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where [is] he? [wasteth...: Heb. is weakened, or, cut off]

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