Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ephesians 3:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ephesians 3:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ephesians 3:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, everyone who isn't Jewish can be part of God's big family and share in His special promises because of Jesus. This means that everyone can be included and loved by God.

Ephesians 3:6: That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Jesus' statement about being sent only to the lost sheep of Israel contradicts the inclusion of Gentiles in salvation as described in Ephesians 3:6.

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

Peter's acknowledgment of Jewish law forbidding association with Gentiles contradicts the notion of their equal inclusion in Ephesians 3:6.

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

The idea of Israel as a chosen, special people contradicts the equal standing of Gentiles in the promises of Ephesians 3:6.

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 Matthew 10:5-6

Jesus instructing the apostles to avoid Gentile regions contradicts the message of Gentile inclusion found in Ephesians 3:6.

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:

Paradox #1

Ephesians 3:6 talks about the inclusion of non-Jews (Gentiles) in God's promises, alongside Jews, through Jesus Christ. A potential theological conflict could arise with views that traditionally saw God's promises as exclusive to Jews. This inclusivity might contradict interpretations that perceive a clear division between Jews and Gentiles in terms of spiritual inheritance before Christ's intervention.

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