Contradiction with John 1:18
It states that no one has seen God at any time, implying a distinction between seeing Jesus and seeing God.
John 1:18: No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared [him].
Contradiction with Exodus 33:20
God says no one can see Him and live, suggesting an impossibility of seeing God by seeing Jesus.
Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:16
Describes God as dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see, conflicting with Jesus's claim.
1 Timothy 6:16: Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom [be] honour and power everlasting. Amen.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:12
Reiterates that no one has ever seen God, presenting a challenge to the assertion made in John 12:45.
1 John 4:12: No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.
Contradiction with Colossians 1:15
Refers to Jesus as the image of the invisible God, implying a representation rather than direct visibility.
Colossians 1:15: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
Highlights the transcendence and otherness of God’s ways and thoughts, potentially contradicting the concept of seeing God in Jesus.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:27
Describes Moses as enduring as seeing Him who is invisible, keeping God unseen directly contrary to physically seeing Jesus.
Hebrews 11:27: By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.