Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 5:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 5:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 5:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, if you listen to what Jesus says and believe in God who sent him, you will have forever life and won't be punished, but will live happily ever after.

John 5:24: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

This verse suggests that not everyone who calls on the Lord or believes will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only 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 James 2:24

This verse emphasizes that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone, suggesting that belief alone is not sufficient for salvation.

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

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26-27

These verses indicate that willful sinning after receiving the knowledge of the truth results in judgment, implying ongoing actions affect salvation.

Hebrews 10:26-27: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,

Contradiction with Matthew 25:41-46

These verses describe how people will be judged by their actions towards others, implying that deeds are necessary alongside belief for eternal life.

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:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

This passage lists behaviors that will prevent people from inheriting the kingdom of God, suggesting that certain actions can lead to a loss of salvation regardless of belief.

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,

Paradox #1

John 5:24 discusses eternal life through belief. The contradiction might arise when comparing it to actions and deeds in other parts of the Bible. Some verses emphasize faith alone for salvation, while others stress good deeds and following commandments. This can create confusion about whether faith or actions are more important for moral living.

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