Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 9:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 9:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 9:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, God chose Rebecca's children before they were born to show that His plans don’t depend on what people do, but on His own choice. This means God has a special plan for everyone, even before they are born.

Romans 9:10: And not only [this]; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, [even] by our father Isaac;

Contradiction with John 3:16

This verse emphasizes God's love for the entire world and the universal availability of salvation, which could contrast with the specific choosing mentioned in Romans 9:10.

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 2 Peter 3:9

This verse suggests that God does not wish for anyone to perish but desires all to come to repentance, which seems to contrast with the idea of God choosing certain individuals as indicated in Romans 9:10.

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 1 Timothy 2:4

It states God's desire for all people to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth, which contrasts with the selection process mentioned in Romans 9:10.

1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

This verse expresses God's lack of pleasure in the death of anyone who dies, which contrasts with the idea of predetermined selection thought to be shown in Romans 9:10.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with Acts 17:30

God's command that all people everywhere should repent contrasts with the notion of specific predestination reflected in Romans 9:10.

Acts 17:30: And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
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