Contradictions and Paradoxes in Philippians 1:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Philippians 1:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Philippians 1:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God started something good in you and will keep helping you until it is finished when Jesus comes back. It means you can trust that God will keep helping you grow and become better.

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 Hebrews 6:4-6

This passage suggests that those who have been part of the faith can fall away, seemingly contradicting the assurance in Philippians 1:6 of completion in their faith journey.

Hebrews 6:4-6: For [it is] impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,

Contradiction with Galatians 5:4

This verse warns that people can fall from grace, which contrasts with the promise of continued work until completion in Philippians 1:6.

Galatians 5:4: Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 2:20-21

Indicates that people who have come to know Christ can become entangled in sin again, which contradicts the assurance of completion.

2 Peter 2:20-21: For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:12

Advises believers to be cautious and not fall, implying a lack of guaranteed perseverance until the end, contrasting with Philippians 1:6.

1 Corinthians 10:12: Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

Contradiction with Matthew 24:13

States that only those who endure to the end will be saved, potentially contradicting the assurance of a completed work mentioned in Philippians 1:6.

Matthew 24:13: But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
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