Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:50
This verse states that "flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God," whereas John 3:6 distinguishes between flesh and spirit, suggesting spiritual rebirth allows entry into God's kingdom.
1 Corinthians 15:50: Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
Contradiction with Romans 8:8
This verse claims, "So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God," which may contradict with the idea that being born of the Spirit, as per John 3:6, changes the standing of those born of the flesh.
Romans 8:8: So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:17
This verse notes that "the flesh lusteth against the Spirit," highlighting an inherent conflict contrary to John 3:6's distinction of separate existence.
Galatians 5:17: For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
Contradiction with Romans 7:18
States, "For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing," appearing to contradict the notion of flesh in John 3:6 with a stricter negative value.
Romans 7:18: For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but [how] to perform that which is good I find not.
Contradiction with 1 John 2:16
Mentions "the lust of the flesh" as not being of the Father, potentially contradicting the implication that rebirth from the Spirit alters the nature of someone born of the flesh according to John 3:6.
1 John 2:16: For all that [is] in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:8
States, "he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption," whereas John 3:6 implies a separation or transformation from flesh by Spirit.
Galatians 6:8: For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
Contradiction with Philippians 3:3
Indicates to have "no confidence in the flesh," potentially conflicting with the duality presented in John 3:6.
Philippians 3:3: For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.
Paradox #1
The verse implies a distinction between physical birth and spiritual birth. A potential contradiction could arise from the concept of "spiritual birth," as science focuses on the physical and observable universe, and does not have a framework for studying or verifying spiritual phenomena. This creates a gap between scientifically obtained knowledge and religious beliefs or interpretations.