Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 3:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 3:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 3:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Apostle John, if someone believes in Jesus, they won't be lost or gone forever but will live happily with God forever.

John 3:15: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse emphasizes that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, which contradicts the notion of faith leading to eternal life in John 3:15.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

This verse states that not everyone who calls on the Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven but only those who do the Father's will, contradicting the idea of simply believing to have eternal life.

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 Matthew 19:17

Jesus indicates that to enter into life, one must keep the commandments, emphasizing actions over belief alone as suggested by John 3:15.

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 Luke 6:46

This verse questions why people call Jesus Lord but do not follow his teachings, highlighting the importance of actions rather than just belief.

Luke 6:46: And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

Contradiction with Romans 2:6-7

Paul writes that God will render to every man according to his deeds, suggesting that eternal life involves actions in addition to faith.

Romans 2:6-7: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
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