Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ephesians 1:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ephesians 1:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ephesians 1:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, the person who wrote Ephesians, we should live in a way that makes people see how great and wonderful God is, especially those who first believed in Jesus. Our lives are like a big "thank you" to God for His goodness.

Ephesians 1:12: That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. [trusted: or, hoped]

Contradiction with John 3:16

Ephesians 1:12 emphasizes predestination for God's glory, while John 3:16 emphasizes belief and choice in salvation.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

Ephesians 1:12 suggests predestination of believers, whereas 2 Peter 3:9 states God's desire for all to come to repentance.

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 Romans 10:13

Ephesians 1:12 focuses on those predestined for glory, but Romans 10:13 opens salvation to anyone who calls on the Lord.

Romans 10:13: For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4

Ephesians 1:12 points to predestined believers, while 1 Timothy 2:4 says God wants all men to be saved.

1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

Ephesians 1:12 highlights predestination, in contrast to Matthew 28:19's command to make disciples of all nations.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Acts 17:30

Ephesians 1:12 deals with predestination, yet Acts 17:30 proclaims God commands all people everywhere to repent.

Acts 17:30: And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:

Contradiction with Titus 2:11

Ephesians 1:12 is about those chosen for God's glory, whereas Titus 2:11 states salvation has appeared to all men.

Titus 2:11: For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, [hath...: or, to all men, hath appeared]

Contradiction with Revelation 22:17

Ephesians 1:12 speaks about predestination, but Revelation 22:17 invites whosoever will to take the water of life freely.

Revelation 22:17: And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
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