Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ephesians 3:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ephesians 3:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ephesians 3:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God's plan was always to send Jesus to show us His love and how we can be part of His family. Jesus is like the special way God makes everything work out.

Ephesians 3:11: According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

This verse highlights that while there are many plans in a person's heart, it is the Lord's purpose that prevails, suggesting that human intentions can contradict God's eternal purpose.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses emphasize that God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours, hinting at a potential gap between human understanding and God's eternal purpose.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

These verses remind believers to acknowledge God's will in their plans, indicating that human intentions might not always align with God's established eternal purpose.

James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Genesis 50:20

This verse presents the idea that what humans intend for harm, God can use for good, showing a possible contradiction between human actions and God's ultimate purpose.

Genesis 50:20: But as for you, ye thought evil against me; [but] God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as [it is] this day, to save much people alive.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse asserts that all things work together for good according to God's purpose, implying that what may seem contradictory to humans is part of God's eternal plan.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
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