Contradiction with John 15:16
Contradicts Ephesians 1:4 by stating that individuals are chosen by Christ based on their response, not necessarily being chosen before the foundation of the world.
John 15:16: Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and [that] your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
Contradicts Ephesians 1:4 by suggesting that God does not want anyone to perish, implying universal opportunity for salvation, conflicting with the idea of specific individuals being chosen beforehand.
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
Contradicts Ephesians 1:4 by emphasizing that salvation is available to everyone who calls on the name of the Lord, not just those chosen before the foundation of the world.
Romans 10:13: For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4
Contradicts Ephesians 1:4 by stating that God desires all people to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth, which challenges the concept of having a specific select group chosen prior to creation.
1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Contradiction with 1 John 2:2
Contradicts Ephesians 1:4 by indicating that Christ's atonement is for the sins of the whole world, suggesting a more inclusive scope of salvation than specific pre-choosing.
1 John 2:2: And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for [the sins of] the whole world.
Paradox #1
Ephesians 1:4 might lead to discussions about predestination and free will. Some people think this verse means God has already decided who will be saved, which could conflict with the idea that humans have the free will to choose their own faith. This can create a debate about whether our choices matter if everything is already decided.
Paradox #2
One potential contradiction or conflict might be the idea of predestination versus free will. If it is believed that God chose people beforehand, it could raise questions about the fairness or meaning of personal choice and responsibility in one's life. This could lead to a tension between the belief in predestination and the belief in free will and individual accountability.