Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 11:5

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According to Paul, even now there is a special group of people chosen by God's kindness. This means God has picked some people to be part of His family because He loves them.

Romans 11:5: Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:14

This verse suggests that salvation is only achieved by a few who find the narrow path, which contrasts with the notion of a remnant chosen by grace.

Matthew 7:14: Because strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. [Because: or, How]

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

This verse emphasizes God's desire for all to come to repentance, contrasting with the idea of a remnant selection.

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 Romans 9:18

It speaks of God having mercy on whomever He wills and hardening others, not emphasizing a remnant but individual decision.

Romans 9:18: Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will [have mercy], and whom he will he hardeneth.

Contradiction with John 3:16

Highlights the offer of salvation to "whosoever believeth," implying it's open to all rather than a select remnant.

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 Isaiah 45:22

God calls all the ends of the earth to be saved, suggesting a universal offer rather than a specific remnant.

Isaiah 45:22: Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I [am] God, and [there is] none else.
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