Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 20:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 20:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 20:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, these stories about Jesus were written so we can believe that Jesus is God's Son. By believing in Him, we can have a special, everlasting life through Him.

John 20:31: But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

Contradiction with James 2:24

While John 20:31 emphasizes belief in Jesus for eternal life, James 2:24 highlights the necessity of works in addition to faith for justification.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

John 20:31 focuses on belief for life, whereas Matthew 7:21 states not everyone who acknowledges Jesus will enter heaven, but those who do the will of the Father.

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 John 6:44

John 20:31 suggests that belief in Jesus can lead to life, yet John 6:44 asserts no one can come to Jesus unless drawn by the Father, implying belief alone is insufficient.

John 6:44: No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:17

John 20:31 promotes faith in Jesus for eternal life, while Matthew 19:17 suggests keeping commandments is necessary to enter life.

Matthew 19:17: And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? [there is] none good but one, [that is], God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26

John 20:31 indicates belief leads to life, but Hebrews 10:26 warns that deliberate sinning after receiving knowledge of the truth results in judgment.

Hebrews 10:26: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
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