Contradictions and Paradoxes in Colossians 3:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Colossians 3:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Colossians 3:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, when Jesus, who is everything to us, comes back, we will be with Him and be happy forever. It’s like waiting for a super special friend to come and take us to the best party ever.

Colossians 3:4: When Christ, [who is] our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.

Contradiction with John 11:25-26

Jesus claims to be the resurrection and the life, suggesting that believers have eternal life now, not future.

John 11:25-26: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

Contradiction with 1 John 5:12

States that having the Son equates to having life, not dependent on future revelations.

1 John 5:12: He that hath the Son hath life; [and] he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

Contradiction with Luke 23:43

Jesus tells the thief on the cross he will be in paradise that day, implying immediate life after death.

Luke 23:43: And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:8

Paul expresses a desire to be present with the Lord immediately after death, not upon future appearance.

2 Corinthians 5:8: We are confident, [I say], and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

Contradiction with Philippians 1:21-23

Paul describes death as gain and desire for departing to be with Christ, suggesting immediate presence with Christ post-death.

Philippians 1:21-23: For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.

Contradiction with John 5:24

Believers are said to have passed from death to life presently, not at a future appearance.

John 5:24: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
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