Contradiction with Deuteronomy 30:19
Ephesians 1:11 speaks of predestination, while Deuteronomy 30:19 emphasizes human choice and free will.
Deuteronomy 30:19: I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, [that] I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4
Ephesians 1:11 suggests God's will is definitive, whereas 1 Timothy 2:4 states God desires all to be saved, implying a different will or outcome.
1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
Ephesians 1:11 highlights predestination, but 2 Peter 3:9 indicates God is patient, not wanting anyone to perish, stressing human response.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with Joshua 24:15
Ephesians 1:11 discusses God’s predestined plan, while Joshua 24:15 talks about actively choosing whom to serve.
Joshua 24:15: And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that [were] on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
Contradiction with Romans 9:16
While Ephesians 1:11 emphasizes God's predetermined will, Romans 9:16 suggests mercy is independent of human desire or effort, which can be seen as God’s selective will.
Romans 9:16: So then [it is] not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
Ephesians 1:11 involves predestination, but Ezekiel 18:32 shows that God takes no pleasure in the death of anyone, emphasizing repentance and choice.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
Ephesians 1:11 states predestination by God's will, while Proverbs 16:9 highlights human planning within God's providence.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:13
Ephesians 1:11 implies a fixed divine plan, whereas 1 Corinthians 10:13 suggests God provides ways to handle temptation, implying adaptability to human actions.
1 Corinthians 10:13: There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it]. [common...: or, moderate]
Paradox #1
Some people find a conflict with the idea of free will. The verse suggests that God has a plan and controls everything, which might seem to clash with the belief that people have the freedom to make their own choices. This raises the question of how people can have free will if everything is already planned by God.
Paradox #2
Ephesians 1:11 suggests that everything happens according to God's will or plan. A possible contradiction or conflict might arise when considering the concept of free will. If everything is predetermined by God's will, it could challenge the idea that humans have true free will to make their own choices. This tension between divine predestination and human freedom is a common discussion point in theology.
Paradox #3
Some see a conflict with the idea of free will. If everything happens as planned by a higher power, it might seem like our choices don't really matter, which can clash with scientific and philosophical ideas about human decision-making and responsibility.
Paradox #4
Ephesians 1:11 talks about God's plan and how everything is decided by His will. The moral conflict might be with the idea of free will. If everything is already decided by God, some might wonder how people can truly have the freedom to make their own choices. This could feel like people's actions and decisions don't matter if everything is already planned.