Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
This verse speaks of God's patience, not wanting anyone to perish, but for all to come to repentance, suggesting universal salvation in contrast to eternal punishment.
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 Ezekiel 18:23
Here, God proclaims He takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, implying a desire that all turn away from wickedness rather than face eternal consequences.
Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4
This verse states that God desires all people to be saved, which seems inconsistent with the idea of eternal punishment.
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
Suggests that just as condemnation came to all through one trespass, justification and life come to all through one act of righteousness, implying universal salvation.
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 1 Corinthians 15:22
States that in Christ all will be made alive, which can be seen as contradicting eternal punishment for some.
1 Corinthians 15:22: For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
Paradox #1
Matthew 25:46 speaks about eternal punishment for some and eternal life for others. A potential theological conflict arises with the concept of a loving and merciful God. Some people find it hard to reconcile eternal punishment with God's mercy and question how a benevolent God would allow eternal suffering. This can lead to debates on the nature of justice and mercy in religious teachings.
Paradox #2
Some people see a contradiction between this verse and the idea of a loving, forgiving God. They struggle with how eternal punishment fits with God's nature of love and mercy. This can seem inconsistent with other teachings about forgiveness and second chances.
Paradox #3
Some people find a moral conflict in the verse because it talks about eternal punishment, which seems harsh and unforgiving. This can seem to contradict other teachings about God's love and mercy, raising questions about justice and compassion.