Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 2:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 2:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 2:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, this verse means that if we ignore the amazing gift of being saved that Jesus first told us about and which others shared too, then there's no way to avoid missing out on it. It's like if there's a huge party with lots of yummy cake, but we don't listen or go to it, we'll miss all the fun!

Hebrews 2:3: How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard [him];

Contradiction with Romans 10:13

This verse states that whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved, suggesting a more inclusive approach to salvation, while Hebrews 2:3 implies a neglecting of salvation leads to being unforgivable.

Romans 10:13: For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

These verses emphasize salvation by grace through faith, not of ourselves, contrasting with the implication in Hebrews 2:3 that neglecting the message could lead to loss.

Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:

Contradiction with John 3:16

This verse highlights God's love and the promise of eternal life to believers, which may seem less stringent than the warning in Hebrews 2:3.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Acts 16:31

States that believing in the Lord Jesus guarantees salvation, contrasting with Hebrews 2:3's warning about neglect leading to loss of salvation.

Acts 16:31: And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

Contradiction with John 10:28-29

Promises eternal security for believers, which might appear contradictory to the warning issued in Hebrews 2:3 about neglecting salvation.

John 10:28-29: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand.
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