Contradiction with Romans 6:13
This verse speaks about presenting ourselves to God as those alive from the dead, implying a role in our own spiritual awakening, while Ephesians 2:1 suggests we were passively dead in sins.
Romans 6:13: Neither yield ye your members [as] instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members [as] instruments of righteousness unto God. [instruments: Gr. arms, or, weapons]
Contradiction with James 2:26
This verse emphasizes the necessity of works along with faith for life, which contrasts with Ephesians 2:1 that focuses on being quickened from death solely through grace.
James 2:26: For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. [spirit: or, breath]
Contradiction with Philippians 2:12
The exhortation to work out salvation contrasts with Ephesians 2:1, which describes receiving life without effort.
Philippians 2:12: Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:13
It states that God forgave all trespasses when we were dead, implying action on our part to complete redemption, conflicting with Ephesians 2:1 where action is attributed solely to God.
Colossians 2:13: And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;