Contradiction with John 16:33
This verse talks about tribulations in the world, which contrasts with the idea of partaking in divine nature and escaping worldly corruption.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
States that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God, contrasting the divine nature mentioned in 2 Peter 1:4.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Genesis 6:5
Describes the inherent wickedness of humans, contradicting the notion of becoming partakers of divine nature.
Genesis 6:5: And GOD saw that the wickedness of man [was] great in the earth, and [that] every imagination of the thoughts of his heart [was] only evil continually. [every...: or, the whole imagination: the Hebrew word signifieth not only the imagination, but also the purposes and desires] [continually: Heb. every day]
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
Mentions that all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags, conflicting with the idea of escaping corruption through divine promises.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9
Describes the heart as deceitful and desperately wicked, which opposes the concept of having the divine nature.
Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Contradiction with Psalm 51:5
Speaks about being shaped in iniquity and sin, which is contradictive to partaking in a divine and uncorrupted nature.
Psalm 51:5: Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. [conceive...: Heb. warm me]
Contradiction with Galatians 5:17
Talks about the conflict between the flesh and the Spirit, contrary to the idea of fully partaking in divine nature.
Galatians 5:17: For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict could be that becoming "partakers of the divine nature" suggests humans can share in God's nature, which might seem to conflict with other teachings about the fundamental difference between God and humans. It might raise questions about human limitations and divine attributes.