Contradiction with John 3:16
This verse emphasizes the eternal security for believers through faith in Jesus, which contrasts with the idea of being cast away or burned as expressed in John 15:6.
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 Romans 8:38-39
These verses assure believers that nothing can separate them from the love of God, which seems to contradict the potential of being cast off in John 15:6.
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
This verse highlights salvation as a gift of grace through faith, not of works, contrasting with the implication of losing position or value due to lack of fruit in John 15:6.
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 10:28-29
These verses promise that no one can pluck believers from Jesus' hand, contradicting the concept of being cast forth or destroyed as stated in John 15:6.
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 1 John 5:13
This verse assures believers of eternal life through belief in the Son of God, which contradicts the conditional aspect implied in John 15:6.
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 verse might be viewed as conflicting with the idea of unconditional love and forgiveness. It suggests a consequence for those who do not abide, which could seem at odds with messages of grace found elsewhere in the Bible.
Paradox #2
John 15:6 could be seen as potentially contradicting the concept of unconditional salvation. While some interpretations suggest that once saved, a person is always saved, this verse might imply that continuing a certain behavior or faith is necessary to remain in good standing. This may lead to debates about whether salvation can be lost due to one's actions.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction in John 15:6 could be seen as the harsh consequence described for those who do not remain in faith. This might conflict with concepts of compassion and forgiveness, challenging the view of a benevolent and merciful divine nature.