Contradictions and Paradoxes in Hebrews 3:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Hebrews 3:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Hebrews 3:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Hebrews, this means that Christians should be careful and pay attention so they do not stop believing in God, as having doubt can lead them away from Him. The message is to keep trust in God strong and not let bad thoughts lead them astray.

Hebrews 3:12: Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.

Contradiction with John 10:28-29

These verses suggest that once someone is given eternal life by Jesus, they will never perish or be snatched away, implying eternal security.

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.

Contradiction with Romans 8:38-39

These verses indicate that nothing can separate us from the love of God, suggesting that believers are secure in their faith.

Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

These verses emphasize salvation as a gift from God, not based on human effort, contradicting the need to maintain belief to avoid an "evil heart of unbelief."

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 Jude 1:24

This verse suggests that God is able to keep believers from falling, indicating a promise of perseverance that contrasts with the warning of falling away.

Jude 1:24: Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present [you] faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,

Contradiction with 1 John 5:13

This verse expresses assurance of eternal life for believers, which contradicts a warning against developing an evil heart of unbelief.

1 John 5:13: These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in Hebrews 3:12 may arise from the tension between the call to remain faithful and the belief in God's sovereignty or election. Some people might wonder why there is a warning against falling away if God is ultimately in control of who remains faithful. This could seem inconsistent with the idea that salvation is secure for those chosen by God. However, many theologians reconcile this by emphasizing human responsibility and the importance of perseverance in faith.

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