Contradictions and Paradoxes in Galatians 1:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Galatians 1:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Galatians 1:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God chose him and had a special plan for him even before he was born, showing him kindness and love. This means God picked him for a special job because God wanted to, not because of anything Paul did.

Galatians 1:15: But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called [me] by his grace,

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:5

This verse suggests predestination similar to Galatians 1:15, which does not directly contradict but aligns with the concept of being chosen before birth.

Jeremiah 1:5: Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, [and] I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. [ordained: Heb. gave]

Contradiction with Romans 9:11-12

Like Galatians 1:15, this highlights God's choice before birth, not a contradiction but an affirmation of divine purpose.

Romans 9:11-12: (For [the children] being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)

Contradiction with Ephesians 1:4-5

This also supports the idea of being chosen before birth, consistent with Galatians 1:15.

Ephesians 1:4-5: According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Speaks of God's choice, aligning with the theme in Galatians 1:15 rather than contradicting it.

1 Corinthians 1:27-29: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

Contradiction with John 15:16

Emphasizes being chosen by God, which is in line with Galatians 1:15 rather than opposing it.

John 15:16: Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and [that] your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
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