Contradiction with John 1:1-3
This verse states that the Word was God and all things were made by Him, implying the Word is not a created being, which can contradict Colossians 1:15 calling Jesus "the firstborn of every creature," potentially implying He was created.
John 1:1-3: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:6
This verse suggests that Jesus, being in the form of God, was equal with God, which might contradict the interpretation of Jesus as the firstborn of creation as a created being.
Philippians 2:6: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
Contradiction with Hebrews 1:3
Describes Jesus as the exact representation of God’s being, which can be seen as contradicting the idea of Him being a creation as implied by "the firstborn of every creature."
Hebrews 1:3: Who being the brightness of [his] glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
Contradiction with John 10:30
Jesus says, "I and my Father are one," implying equality with God, which can contradict the idea of being "the firstborn of every creature" indicative of subordination or creation.
John 10:30: I and [my] Father are one.
Contradiction with Revelation 1:8
Refers to God, whom Jesus is equated with in essence, as the "Alpha and Omega," suggesting eternality, which contrasts with seeming temporality suggested by "the firstborn of every creature."
Revelation 1:8: I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
Paradox #1
Some people see a conflict with this verse and the idea that Jesus is eternal and equal with God. The verse suggests that Jesus was created, which might not fit with beliefs about His divinity. However, others interpret it as emphasizing His role in creation, not that He was created.
Paradox #2
Some people see a contradiction or conflict in Colossians 1:15 regarding the nature of Jesus. This verse describes Jesus in a way that some say implies He is a created being, which seems to conflict with the belief that Jesus is eternal and uncreated, like God. This creates a debate on whether Jesus is co-eternal with God or was created at a point in time.
Paradox #3
One potential contradiction is that this verse describes Jesus as the "firstborn of all creation." Some people could interpret this to mean that Jesus was created and had a beginning, which might conflict with the belief in his eternal nature as part of the Trinity. This has been a point of theological debate historically, with different interpretations across various Christian denominations.
Paradox #4
The contradiction or inconsistency might arise from the interpretation of divinity and creation. Some people might see a conflict in understanding how Jesus can be both fully divine and distinct as a part of creation, which may seem contradictory to the concept of a singular, all-powerful God. This can lead to debates about the nature of Jesus' divinity and his role in the universe.