Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 8:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 8:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 8:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this means that some people hear about God, but then the devil comes and makes them forget, so they don't believe and be saved. It's like when you hear something good but quickly forget it because something else distracts you.

Luke 8:12: Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.

Contradiction with John 10:28

This verse speaks of the eternal security of believers, contradicting the idea in Luke 8:12 that people can be led away from believing.

John 10:28: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand.

Contradiction with Romans 8:38-39

These verses emphasize that nothing can separate believers from the love of God, contrasting with Luke 8:12's suggestion of falling away.

Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

Contradiction with Philippians 1:6

This verse asserts that God will complete the good work in believers, opposing the notion in Luke 8:12 that belief can be snatched away.

Philippians 1:6: Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform [it] until the day of Jesus Christ: [perform: or, finish]

Contradiction with 1 John 2:19

This verse implies that those who depart were never truly part of the faith, whereas Luke 8:12 suggests believers can be drawn away by external influences.

1 John 2:19: They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would [no doubt] have continued with us: but [they went out], that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.

Paradox #1

One possible contradiction in Luke 8:12 might relate to the concept of free will versus divine intervention. The verse suggests that certain people do not believe because an external force (often interpreted as the devil) takes away the word from their hearts. This could conflict with the idea of free will, where individuals are fully responsible for accepting or rejecting spiritual truths. If belief is influenced by supernatural forces, it raises questions about personal accountability in matters of faith.

Paradox #2

Luke 8:12 discusses the idea of individuals hearing a message but having it taken away before it can impact them. A potential contradiction could arise if one believes in free will as a core value. The verse could suggest that individuals do not have complete control over accepting or understanding a message, which may conflict with the idea that everyone has the inherent ability to choose and respond to teachings without interference.

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