Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 10:22

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According to Luke, the author of the book of Acts, Cornelius was a good and fair man who loved God and was liked by everyone. God sent an angel to tell Cornelius to invite Peter to his house so Peter could tell him important things.

Acts 10:22: And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Jesus states he was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, contradicting the inclusion of Gentiles.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with Acts 10:28

Peter himself says it is unlawful for a Jew to associate with or visit a Gentile, contradicting Cornelius being described as just.

Acts 10:28: And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

Contradiction with Galatians 2:12

Paul mentions Peter withdrew from eating with Gentiles, which contradicts the acceptance of Cornelius in Acts 10:22.

Galatians 2:12: For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2-3

Israelites are commanded not to make covenants with or intermarry Gentile nations, which contradicts Cornelius' favorable standing.

Deuteronomy 7:2-3: And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, [and] utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them:

Contradiction with Ezekiel 44:9

Foreigners, including uncircumcised Gentiles, are not allowed in God's sanctuary, which contradicts the favor shown to Cornelius.

Ezekiel 44:9: Thus saith the Lord GOD; No stranger, uncircumcised in heart, nor uncircumcised in flesh, shall enter into my sanctuary, of any stranger that [is] among the children of Israel.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Jesus instructs his disciples to go only to the lost sheep of Israel, not Gentiles, which contradicts Cornelius' reception.

Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
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