Contradiction with 1 John 4:1
This verse advises believers to test the spirits to determine if they are from God, contrasting with the deception in 2 Thessalonians 2:9.
1 John 4:1: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Contradiction with James 1:13
This verse states that God cannot be tempted with evil, nor does He tempt any man, contradicting the idea of signs and lying wonders associated with evil in 2 Thessalonians 2:9.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with John 8:44
This verse describes the devil as the father of lies, contrasting with the power and lying wonders attributed to Satan in 2 Thessalonians 2:9, suggesting deceit rather than divine power.
John 8:44: Ye are of [your] father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. [of his own: or, from his own will or disposition]
Paradox #1
The doctrinal conflict with 2 Thessalonians 2:9 could involve differing interpretations about the source and nature of deceptive power. Some might see it as conflicting with beliefs about God's sovereignty, questioning how deceptive signs and wonders could be allowed. Others might argue over whether such deception undermines the idea of human free will. Still, interpretations can vary widely, and many theologians provide reconciliations.
Paradox #2
2 Thessalonians 2:9 discusses deceit through false signs and wonders. A potential contradiction might arise from the idea that miracles, typically seen as divine and good, can be used for deception. This challenges the belief that signs and miracles are inherently trustworthy.