Contradiction with Romans 3:10
Acts 10:35 emphasizes the acceptance of those who fear God and work righteousness, whereas Romans 3:10 states that there is none righteous, which implies no one can be righteous on their own.
Romans 3:10: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
Acts 10:35 speaks to the acceptance of righteous deeds, while Isaiah 64:6 suggests that all righteous acts are like filthy rags, implying they are inherently flawed.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
This verse emphasizes salvation by grace through faith and not by works, which seems to contradict Acts 10:35's implication on the importance of righteous works.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with Romans 4:5
Acts 10:35 describes God’s acceptance of righteous deeds, but Romans 4:5 suggests that faith, not works, is accounted for righteousness.
Romans 4:5: But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
Contradicts Acts 10:35 by emphasizing that no one is justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Paradox #1
Acts 10:35 suggests that people from any nation who respect God and do what is right are acceptable to Him. A potential contradiction could be that other parts of the Bible emphasize the need for specific beliefs and practices to be accepted by God, which might seem inconsistent with the idea that just doing what is right is enough. This can create confusion about what is truly required to be in good standing with God.