Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 1:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 1:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 1:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, if people accept Jesus and believe in him, God gives them the special gift of becoming His children. This means they are part of God's family and are loved by Him.

John 1:12: But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, [even] to them that believe on his name: [power: or, the right, or, privilege]

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

Indicates all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, suggesting no one inherently has the right to become children of God.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

States not everyone who calls Jesus 'Lord' will enter the kingdom of heaven, implying belief alone is not enough to be a child of God.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with James 2:14

Emphasizes that faith without works is dead, suggesting belief must be accompanied by actions, which contrasts the idea of belief granting power to be God's child.

James 2:14: What [doth it] profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?

Contradiction with John 8:44

Jesus tells some they are of their father the devil despite their belief, contradicting the notion that belief alone makes one a child of God.

John 8:44: Ye are of [your] father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. [of his own: or, from his own will or disposition]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Lists behaviors that will prevent inheritance of God’s kingdom, suggesting not all believers will be considered God's children.

1 Corinthians 6:9-10: Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,

Contradiction with Matthew 25:41-46

Describes a judgment based on actions rather than belief alone, indicating criteria beyond belief for being accepted by God.

Matthew 25:41-46: Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
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