Contradiction with Romans 3:23
This verse states that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God, implying that no one would be able to enter Heaven as stated in Revelation 21:27.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with 1 John 1:8
This verse claims if we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, suggesting continuous sinfulness contradicts the purity required in Revelation 21:27.
1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
This verse mentions that all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags, conflicting with the standard of purity required in Revelation 21:27.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Matthew 9:13
This verse states that Jesus came to call sinners to repentance, showing the presence of sinners who are part of God's plan, in contrast to the exclusion of anything impure in Revelation 21:27.
Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20
This verse notes that there is not a just man upon earth who does good and sins not, contrasting with the idea of sinless purity necessary in Revelation 21:27.
Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Paradox #1
Revelation 21:27 talks about nothing impure entering the holy city. A potential contradiction could be the idea of God's forgiveness and grace allowing sinners into heaven. Some might see a conflict between the need for purity and the belief that anyone who repents and accepts God’s grace can enter heaven, even if they were impure before.
Paradox #2
The possible contradiction with Revelation 21:27 could relate to the idea of eternal forgiveness versus exclusion from the heavenly city. Some interpretations of Christianity emphasize that God’s forgiveness is available to all who repent. However, this verse suggests that some people will be excluded, which can seem inconsistent with the idea of unconditional forgiveness.