Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
Romans 9:17 suggests God's purpose in Pharaoh was to demonstrate His power, whereas Ezekiel 18:32 states that God takes no pleasure in the death of anyone, emphasizing His desire for repentance and life.
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 1 Timothy 2:4
Romans 9:17 implies the specific use of Pharaoh for God's demonstrations, while 1 Timothy 2:4 indicates God desires all to be saved and come to the knowledge of truth, suggesting a universal salvific will.
1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
While Romans 9:17 reflects God's specific plan through Pharaoh, 2 Peter 3:9 expresses that God is patient, not wanting any to perish, but everyone to come to repentance, highlighting God's broader desire for salvation.
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 John 3:16
Romans 9:17 points to God's selective purpose in Pharaoh, whereas John 3:16 proclaims the universality of God's love and the offer of salvation to whoever believes in Him.
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 1 John 4:8
Romans 9:17 may imply a demonstration of power through judgment, but 1 John 4:8 emphasizes that God is fundamentally love, suggesting a contradiction in motives or actions.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Paradox #1
Romans 9:17 might be seen as conflicting with the concept of free will. This verse suggests that God has a purpose for certain individuals, which can imply that people do not have the freedom to choose their own paths. This can seem inconsistent with other biblical teachings that emphasize human free will and personal responsibility for actions.
Paradox #2
Romans 9:17 could be seen as morally conflicting because it suggests that God has control over people's actions and destinies, even when those actions are harmful or wrong. This may seem inconsistent with the idea of free will and personal responsibility, which are important moral concepts for many people.