Contradiction with Romans 3:29
This verse states that God is the God of both Jews and Gentiles, contradicting the notion of being "aliens from the commonwealth of Israel."
Romans 3:29: [Is he] the God of the Jews only? [is he] not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
This verse emphasizes that there is neither Jew nor Greek in Christ, countering the idea of separation from Israel.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35
This verse indicates that God accepts people from every nation who fear Him, conflicting with being "strangers from the covenants of promise."
Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Contradiction with Romans 9:24-26
This passage suggests that those who were not God's people are called sons of the living God, opposing the state of being "without hope."
Romans 9:24-26: Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?
Contradiction with John 10:16
This verse mentions other sheep that are not of the Jewish fold, emphasizing unity rather than exclusion.
John 10:16: And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, [and] one shepherd.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:10
This verse says that people who were once not a people are now the people of God, which contradicts being "without God in the world."
1 Peter 2:10: Which in time past [were] not a people, but [are] now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
Paradox #1
Ephesians 2:12 discusses the state of being without Christ and without hope. Some might see a contradiction when comparing this with other parts of the Bible that emphasize God's omnipresence and constant care for all people. If God is everywhere and caring for all, it might seem inconsistent to describe anyone as being completely without hope or separated from God. However, this can be understood as a difference between human perception of separation and God's constant presence.