Contradiction with John 3:18
John 3:18 states that he who believes in him is not condemned, which contradicts John 16:9 as it suggests unbelief is the only condemnation, whereas John 16:9 emphasizes sin as unbelief.
John 3:18: He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
Contradiction with Romans 10:9
Romans 10:9 emphasizes belief in Jesus for salvation, while John 16:9 points out unbelief as sin, which could be seen as contradictory in the delineation of belief and sin.
Romans 10:9: That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Contradiction with James 2:24
James 2:24 suggests that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, potentially contradicting John 16:9's focus on unbelief (lack of faith) as sin.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with 1 John 5:4-5
These verses state that faith is the victory that overcomes the world, while John 16:9 implies that a lack of belief is sin, creating a differing perspective on faith's role.
1 John 5:4-5: For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, [even] our faith. [is born: Gr. has been born]
Paradox #1
John 16:9 mentions sin as it relates to not believing in Jesus. A possible contradiction could arise when comparing this to the concept of original sin, which suggests that sin entered the world through Adam and Eve and affects all humanity regardless of individual belief choices. This can create tension between the idea of inherited sin versus sin defined by personal unbelief.