Contradiction with Matthew 6:14-15
These verses emphasize forgiveness, indicating that God will forgive those who forgive others, contradicting the fear of punishment seen in 1 Samuel 12:19.
Matthew 6:14-15: For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
Contradiction with John 3:16
This verse highlights God's love and the gift of everlasting life through belief in His Son, which contrasts with the fear of dying as sinners in 1 Samuel 12:19.
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.
Contradiction with Romans 5:8
This verse states that God demonstrates His love by Christ dying for us while we were still sinners, which contradicts the people's fear of unforgiven sin leading to death in 1 Samuel 12:19.
Romans 5:8: But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:9
Here it is promised that if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us, which contrasts with the desperation and fear of doom in 1 Samuel 12:19.
1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:12
This verse declares that God will be merciful to unrighteousness and remember their sins no more, opposing the fear of retribution in 1 Samuel 12:19.
Hebrews 8:12: For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency could be seen in the people's plea for mercy after repeatedly turning away from God and asking for a king, thus rejecting God as their direct leader. The conflict lies in seeking forgiveness while repeatedly disobeying, highlighting the tension between divine mercy and human disobedience.