Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Peter 1:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Peter 1:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Peter 1:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Peter, God wants you to try your best to follow Him and do good things, so you can be sure you are doing what He wants. If you do this, you will stay strong and won't make big mistakes.

2 Peter 1:10: Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

Contradiction with Hebrews 6:4-6

This verse suggests a possibility of falling away after being enlightened, contradicting the assurance of steadfastness in calling and election as indicated in 2 Peter 1:10.

Hebrews 6:4-6: For [it is] impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:12

This verse warns believers to take heed lest they fall, which contrasts with the notion of not falling if making one's calling and election sure in 2 Peter 1:10.

1 Corinthians 10:12: Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:4

It discusses the possibility of being fallen from grace, which seems contradictory to the assurance of steadfastness in 2 Peter 1:10.

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 Romans 11:22

This verse warns that continuation in God's goodness is conditional and cutting off is possible, contrasting with the certainty implied in 2 Peter 1:10.

Romans 11:22: Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in [his] goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:1

The prediction that some shall depart from the faith contradicts the assurance of not falling as indicated in 2 Peter 1:10.

1 Timothy 4:1: Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
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