Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ephesians 1:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ephesians 1:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ephesians 1:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God is like a wonderful parent who gives us all the good things we need to be close to Jesus in our hearts. These special gifts help us feel His love and joy all the time.

Ephesians 1:3: Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly [places] in Christ: [places: or, things]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:3

This verse says, "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven," suggesting that blessings are tied to humility rather than being endowed with "all spiritual blessings".

Matthew 5:3: Blessed [are] the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with James 1:9-10

These verses emphasize the exaltation of the lowly and the humbling of the rich, which contrasts with the idea of having "all spiritual blessings" already.

James 1:9-10: Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: [rejoice: or, glory]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

These verses state that not many wise, mighty, or noble are called, and God chooses the foolish and weak, indicating that blessings are not universally given to all believers as Ephesians 1:3 suggests.

1 Corinthians 1:26-29: For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, [are called]:

Contradiction with Matthew 19:23-24

These verses talk about the difficulty for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven, implying an inherent contradiction to possessing "all spiritual blessings."

Matthew 19:23-24: Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with Luke 1:53

This verse says, "He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away," indicating a contradiction with the idea of possessing universal spiritual blessings.

Luke 1:53: He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
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