Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 10:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 10:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 10:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, God told us to tell everyone about Jesus. He is the one chosen by God to be the judge of everyone, both those who are alive and those who have died.

Acts 10:42: And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God [to be] the Judge of quick and dead.

Contradiction with John 5:22

This verse states that the Father judges no one, but has committed all judgment to the Son, suggesting no one else should preach judgment.

John 5:22: For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:

Contradiction with John 3:17

This verse indicates that God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, whereas Acts 10:42 discusses Jesus as the judge of the living and the dead.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Acts 10:42 could be seen in the tension between the concept of divine judgment and the message of forgiveness and love. Some people might find it conflicting that while the message of Jesus emphasizes love and forgiveness, there is also a focus on judgment, which might seem harsh or contradictory to unconditional forgiveness. However, interpretations vary, and many see these concepts as complementary rather than conflicting.

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