Contradiction with John 1:3
Contradicts by asserting all things were made by Him, suggesting God's exclusive creatorship.
John 1:3: All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
Contradiction with Isaiah 44:24
Emphasizes that the Lord alone created the heavens and the earth, contradicting the inclusion of all beings in creation.
Isaiah 44:24: Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I [am] the LORD that maketh all [things]; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;
Contradiction with Genesis 1:1
States that God created the heaven and the earth, not implying a collaborative act involving all beings.
Genesis 1:1: In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
Contradiction with Hebrews 1:2
States God made the worlds by His Son, which specifies rather than generalizes the scope of creation.
Hebrews 1:2: Hath in these last days spoken unto us by [his] Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:6
Highlights one God and one Lord by whom all things are created, suggesting a distinction not evident in Colossians 1:16.
1 Corinthians 8:6: But to us [there is but] one God, the Father, of whom [are] all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom [are] all things, and we by him. [in: or, for]
Paradox #1
Some people interpret Colossians 1:16 as claiming that everything was created by and through Jesus. This can create a contradiction for those who hold different views on creation, such as scientific explanations like evolution or the Big Bang theory. Additionally, some religious traditions emphasize the role of God the Father in creation, which can lead to theological debates about the balance of roles within the Trinity in the creation process.
Paradox #2
The possible contradiction with that verse could be about the origins of the universe. Science explains the universe's origins through theories like the Big Bang, while the verse attributes creation to a divine figure. This can create a conflict between religious and scientific explanations of how everything began.