Contradictions and Paradoxes in Colossians 1:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Colossians 1:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Colossians 1:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God wanted everyone, even those who aren't Jews, to know a special secret: that Jesus lives in them and this gives them hope and a promise of wonderful things. This means Jesus being in their hearts gives people something amazing to look forward to.

Colossians 1:27: To whom God would make known what [is] the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: [in: or, among]

Contradiction with John 3:36

This verse suggests that eternal life is conditional on belief, whereas Colossians 1:27 speaks of Christ being in believers as an assurance of glory regardless of conditions.

John 3:36: He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

Contradiction with John 15:5

This verse states that without abiding in Christ, one can do nothing, potentially contradicting the idea of Christ already being in believers as mentioned in Colossians 1:27.

John 15:5: I am the vine, ye [are] the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. [without me: or, severed from me]

Contradiction with James 2:26

This verse emphasizes that faith without works is dead, potentially contradicting the guarantee of glory through Christ in you found in Colossians 1:27, if actions are required.

James 2:26: For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. [spirit: or, breath]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

Implies that not everyone who acknowledges Christ will enter the kingdom of heaven, which contrasts with the assurance of glory through Christ in believers as noted in Colossians 1:27.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
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