Contradictions and Paradoxes in Titus 2:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Titus 2:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Titus 2:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, the person who wrote this book, God’s kindness and help that can save everyone has been shown to all people. This means everyone can know about God and be saved.

Titus 2:11: For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, [hath...: or, to all men, hath appeared]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:14

This verse suggests that the path to salvation is narrow, implying it is not universally available to all, contrasting with Titus 2:11 saying the grace of God brings salvation to all men.

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 John 14:6

Jesus states that no one comes to the Father except through him, suggesting exclusivity, while Titus 2:11 suggests grace brings salvation universally.

John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Contradiction with Matthew 22:14

Many are called, but few are chosen, which suggests a limitation on who receives salvation, conflicting with the universality implied in Titus 2:11.

Matthew 22:14: Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in [his] talk.

Contradiction with Romans 9:18

God has mercy on whom he wills, which implies selective grace, contrasting with Titus 2:11's notion of salvation for all.

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

Contradiction with Romans 11:7

Indicates that only the elect obtained what Israel sought, suggesting limited salvation contrary to Titus 2:11.

Romans 11:7: What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded [blinded: or, hardened]

Paradox #1

The potential conflict with Titus 2:11 is that the idea of God's grace appearing to all people might seem inconsistent with the historical and cultural context where the message of Christianity was not equally accessible or spread to all parts of the world at that time. This could raise questions about how "all people" were intended to receive this grace historically.

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