Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Peter 3:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Peter 3:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Peter 3:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Peter, this means that Jesus will come back when people least expect it, like a surprise, and on that day, everything in the world will change in a big and loud way. The earth and everything on it will be made new, like when you clean a messy room and start fresh.

2 Peter 3:10: But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

Contradiction with Matthew 24:35

States that heaven and earth shall pass away, which aligns rather than contradicts 2 Peter 3:10, where similar events are described, but the timing and manner can be perceived differently such as the comparison with 1 Thessalonians 5:2 that the day will come as a thief in the night, implying unpredictability.

Matthew 24:35: Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:1

Describes a new heaven and a new earth, suggesting continuity after the passing away of the first ones and a sense of renewal, which can be seen as contradicting the element of complete destruction implied in 2 Peter 3:10.

Revelation 21:1: And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

Paradox #1

Some people see a contradiction between this verse and other parts of the Bible that talk about God's creation being eternal or unchanging. This verse describes a sudden and dramatic end to the world, which can seem inconsistent with the idea of a permanent creation.

Paradox #2

The potential contradiction in this context could be the idea of a destructive event coming from a benevolent God. If God is loving and caring, some might question why there would be a need for such a dramatic end that involves destruction. This could seem inconsistent with the attributes of mercy and compassion that are often associated with God.

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