Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
While Revelation 3:20 emphasizes openness to anyone who hears and opens the door, Matthew 7:21 suggests that not everyone who acknowledges the Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the will of the Father.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:7-8
This passage suggests that everyone who asks receives, and everyone who seeks finds, whereas Revelation 3:20 implies the necessity for an active invitation or opening of the door by the individual for divine interaction.
Matthew 7:7-8: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Contradiction with John 6:44
Revelation 3:20 implies a universally open invitation, but John 6:44 suggests that no one can come to Christ unless drawn by the Father, indicating divine initiation is required.
John 6:44: No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
Contradiction with Romans 3:11
While Revelation 3:20 underscores human choice in action (opening the door), Romans 3:11 states that no one seeks after God on their own, contradicting the idea of human initiative proposed in Revelation.
Romans 3:11: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
Revelation 3:20 presents an image of mutual action, but Ephesians 2:8-9 declares salvation as a gift from God through grace, not dependent on works, which can contradict the "open the door" action.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Paradox #1
Some people might see a conflict between the idea that Jesus stands and knocks at the door waiting for individuals to invite him in, as expressed in this verse, and the belief in predestination, which is the idea that God has already determined who will be saved or not. It raises questions about free will and divine election.
Paradox #2
The possible contradiction in this verse could be the idea of free will versus predestination. It implies that individuals have the choice to accept or reject the offer being presented, suggesting free will. However, some interpretations of scripture also emphasize predestination, where outcomes are already determined by divine will, which might conflict with the idea of choice in this context.