Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 16:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 16:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 16:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, God the Father loves you very much because you love Jesus and believe that He came from God. This means that when you care about Jesus and trust Him, God cares about you too!

John 16:27: For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.

Contradiction with Romans 5:8

This verse mentions that God demonstrates His love toward us, while John 16:27 suggests the Father’s love because of the disciples' love for Jesus, indicating a conditional aspect.

Romans 5:8: But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

These verses emphasize that salvation is by grace through faith and not by works, which can contrast with the idea in John 16:27 that the Father’s love is based on the disciples' love for Jesus.

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 1 John 4:19

This verse states, "We love him because he first loved us," implying God’s initiating love, whereas John 16:27 mentions the Father’s love in response to the disciples' love for Jesus.

1 John 4:19: We love him, because he first loved us.

Contradiction with Titus 3:5

This verse points out that salvation is not due to righteous things we have done, which can contradict the notion in John 16:27 that the Father's love is based on the disciples' actions and love for Jesus.

Titus 3:5: Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

Paradox #1

John 16:27 talks about the love God has for those who love Jesus. A possible contradiction could arise if you believe all love should be unconditional, because this verse suggests God's love is conditional on loving Jesus. This can conflict with the idea of an all-loving God.

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