Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Thessalonians 1:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Thessalonians 1:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Thessalonians 1:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God has chosen you and loves you very much, like how your family loves you. This makes you special to Him.

1 Thessalonians 1:4: Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. [beloved...: or, beloved of God, your election]

Contradiction with John 3:16

This verse states that God’s love and salvation are offered to the whole world, not just a chosen or "elect" group as 1 Thessalonians 1:4 might imply.

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 2 Peter 3:9

This verse emphasizes God’s desire for all to come to repentance, contrasting with the notion of being specifically chosen or elected.

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.

Contradiction with Romans 2:11

This verse declares that there is no respect of persons with God, which could be seen as conflicting with the idea of being "chosen" or "elect."

Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4

This verse states God desires all men to be saved, which could be seen as conflicting with a select group being chosen.

1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
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