Contradiction with Matthew 15:24
Ephesians 2:19 speaks of being fellow citizens with the saints, while Matthew 15:24 suggests that Jesus's mission was only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, which could imply exclusivity rather than inclusivity.
Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Contradiction with Acts 10:28
Ephesians 2:19 includes Gentiles as members of God's household, but Acts 10:28 recounts the Jewish belief that it was unlawful for Jews to associate with Gentiles, showing a previous separation.
Acts 10:28: And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:6
Ephesians 2:19 includes Gentiles as no longer strangers but in Deuteronomy 7:6, Israelites are considered a special chosen people, suggesting a separation from other nations.
Deuteronomy 7:6: For thou [art] an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that [are] upon the face of the earth.
Contradiction with Genesis 17:14
Ephesians 2:19 indicates inclusion of non-Jews, whereas Genesis 17:14 commands that anyone not circumcised would be cut off from God’s people, showing a requirement for belonging.
Genesis 17:14: And the uncircumcised man child whose flesh of his foreskin is not circumcised, that soul shall be cut off from his people; he hath broken my covenant.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6
Ephesians 2:19 characterizes inclusivity, while in Matthew 10:5-6, Jesus instructs his disciples not to go to the Gentiles but rather to the lost sheep of Israel, implying separation.
Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not: