Contradiction with James 2:24
This verse emphasizes justification by works, suggesting that actions, rather than faith alone, determine salvation, which contrasts with 1 Thessalonians 5:10's focus on living and dying with Christ through faith.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
Emphasizes doing the will of the Father as a requisite for entering the kingdom of heaven, contradicting the idea of being with Christ through merely dying or living with Him.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with Romans 6:23
States the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life, which contrasts with the implication that all who are in Christ receive salvation regardless of their earthly acts.
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 Hebrews 10:26-27
Warns against willful sin after knowing the truth as there is no more sacrifice for sins, which contradicts the assured salvation mentioned in 1 Thessalonians 5:10.
Hebrews 10:26-27: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
Contradiction with Galatians 5:4
Speaks about falling from grace by seeking justification through the law, contrasting with the assurance of being with Christ mentioned in 1 Thessalonians 5:10, implying conditions for maintaining salvation.
Galatians 5:4: Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:12
Urges believers to work out their own salvation with fear and trembling, which contrasts with the assurance of being with the Lord found in 1 Thessalonians 5:10.
Philippians 2:12: Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
Paradox #1
1 Thessalonians 5:10 discusses how Jesus died for us so that we might live together with Him, whether we are awake or asleep. A potential contradiction could arise with interpretations of what happens after death. Some might argue that this verse conflicts with views of immediate judgment or differing states after death, like heaven or purgatory. However, interpretations vary, and many see no contradiction.
Paradox #2
1 Thessalonians 5:10 emphasizes that Jesus died for us so that we may live together with Him, whether we are awake or asleep. A potential contradiction could arise when considering the concepts of fairness and justice. If both those who live virtuous lives and those who do not are offered the same outcome through belief in Jesus, some might see this as conflicting with the idea that actions should have appropriate consequences. This could raise questions about the balance between faith, actions, and justice.