Theologies

Divine Paradoxes: Resolving Seeming Contradictions in Christian TheologyCategory 3: Doctrinal Paradoxes in Salvation 1. Introduction The New Testament consistently teaches that salvation is a free gift of God’s grace (Romans 6:23). It cannot be earned by human merit, effort, or righteousness. And yet, Jesus also declares that following Him requires…

Divine Paradoxes: Resolving Seeming Contradictions in Christian TheologyCategory 3: Doctrinal Paradoxes in Salvation 1. Introduction Christian doctrine boldly proclaims that sinners are justified by faith alone (Romans 3:28), apart from works. At the same time, Scripture teaches that every person will be judged according to their works (Romans 2:6; Revelation…

Divine Paradoxes: Resolving Seeming Contradictions in Christian TheologyCategory 3: Doctrinal Paradoxes in Salvation 1. Introduction Christian theology affirms that believers are already saved through faith in Jesus Christ, fully justified before God (Romans 5:1). Yet the New Testament also teaches that believers are to be progressively sanctified, striving toward holiness…

Divine Paradoxes: Resolving Seeming Contradictions in Christian TheologyCategory 3: Doctrinal Paradoxes in Salvation 1. Introduction The doctrine of election poses a profound tension: Scripture teaches that believers are chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4), yet they are also called and justified within history (Romans 8:30).…

Divine Paradoxes: Resolving Seeming Contradictions in Christian TheologyCategory 3: Doctrinal Paradoxes in Salvation 1. Introduction One of the most profound tensions in Christian theology arises from the assertion that Christ’s atoning death was for all, yet not all will be saved. Verses such as 1 John 2:2 affirm that Jesus…

Divine Paradoxes: Resolving Seeming Contradictions in Christian TheologyCategory 3: Doctrinal Paradoxes in Salvation 1. Introduction One of Jesus’ most startling teachings is that true life begins with self-denial and death to self. In Matthew 16:25, He declares, “Whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his…

Divine Paradoxes: Resolving Seeming Contradictions in Christian TheologyCategory 3: Doctrinal Paradoxes in Salvation 1. Introduction Christianity proclaims a profound paradox: true strength is found in weakness. This teaching runs contrary to worldly notions of power, self-sufficiency, and dominance. Yet in 2 Corinthians 12:9, Christ declares to Paul, “My grace is…

Divine Paradoxes: Resolving Seeming Contradictions in Christian TheologyCategory 3: Doctrinal Paradoxes in Salvation 1. Introduction One of Jesus’ most repeated paradoxes is: “The last shall be first, and the first last” (Matthew 19:30; 20:16; Mark 10:31). In a world governed by hierarchy, status, and merit, this reversal appears irrational. Yet…

Divine Paradoxes: Resolving Seeming Contradictions in Christian TheologyCategory 3: Doctrinal Paradoxes in Salvation 1. Introduction At the heart of the Christian message lies a paradox that defies worldly logic: in order to truly live, one must die. Jesus declared, “He that loseth his life for my sake shall find it”…

Divine Paradoxes: Resolving Seeming Contradictions in Christian TheologyCategory 3: Doctrinal Paradoxes in Salvation 1. Introduction The Christian life presents a striking paradox: believers are called “slaves of Christ” (Romans 6:22; 1 Corinthians 7:22), yet simultaneously promised perfect freedom (Galatians 5:1; John 8:36). In the world’s eyes, slavery is inherently oppressive.…