Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
This verse suggests that God is patient and not willing that any should perish, indicating a desire for all to be chosen, contradicting the notion of "many are called, but few are chosen."
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4
This verse states that God desires all men to be saved, contrasting the idea that only a few are chosen.
1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Contradiction with Romans 5:18
This verse implies justification for all men, suggesting a universal aspect of salvation, which seems to contradict the selectiveness indicated in Matthew 22:14.
Romans 5:18: Therefore as by the offence of one [judgment came] upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one [the free gift came] upon all men unto justification of life. [by the offence...: or, by one offence] [by the righteousness...: or, by one righteousness]
Contradiction with John 3:16
This verse emphasizes God's love for the whole world, offering eternal life to whoever believes, potentially contradicting the exclusivity in Matthew 22:14.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Titus 2:11
This verse mentions the grace of God bringing salvation to all men, which appears to contradict the concept that only a few are chosen.
Titus 2:11: For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, [hath...: or, to all men, hath appeared]
Paradox #1
The verse might be seen as conflicting with the idea of a loving and inclusive God, as it suggests not everyone is chosen despite the invitation being extended to many. This could be seen as inconsistent with the belief that God desires all to be saved.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in this verse could be related to the idea of divine choice versus human free will. It might seem inconsistent with other teachings in the Bible that emphasize the importance of individual choice in following God's path, suggesting that while many are invited to receive God's blessings, only a select few are actually chosen. This can create tension with passages that stress personal responsibility and the opportunity for everyone to accept God's invitation.
Paradox #3
Some people see a contradiction in the idea of being "chosen" because it might clash with the concept of free will. They wonder how people can be chosen if they have the freedom to make their own choices. This raises questions about how God's plan and human decisions work together.
Paradox #4
The contradiction in Matthew 22:14 could be seen as a conflict between the idea of being chosen and the notion of free will. It seems to suggest that many are invited, but only a few are selected, which might seem unfair or inconsistent with the belief that everyone has an equal chance to choose and follow a righteous path.