Contradiction with John 14:6
Claims that Jesus is the only way to the Father, creating tension with the idea of multiple returns.
John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Contradiction with Matthew 24:36
States that no one knows the day or hour of Christ’s return, contrasting with the expectation of a known event.
Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:10
Describes the day of the Lord coming unexpectedly like a thief, contrary to an anticipated return.
2 Peter 3:10: But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
Contradiction with Acts 1:11
Suggests Jesus will return in the same manner as he left, which can contrast with different interpretations of His return.
Acts 1:11: Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:2
Describes the day of the Lord coming unexpectedly, differing from an anticipated savior for those waiting.
1 Thessalonians 5:2: For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
Contradiction with Revelation 16:15
Emphasizes the unexpectedness of Jesus’ coming, differing from an awaited appearance without surprise.
Revelation 16:15: Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed [is] he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.
Paradox #1
The verse might raise questions about the finality of Jesus' sacrifice compared to Old Testament practices that required repeated sacrifices. Some readers might see a discrepancy between the idea of one ultimate sacrifice and the earlier requirement for ongoing atonement. This could be viewed as a shift in theological understanding from the old to the new covenant, creating potential for perceived contradiction.