Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 10:43

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 10:43 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 10:43. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, all the prophets told people about Jesus, saying that anyone who believes in him will have their sins forgiven. This means if you trust Jesus, he will wipe away the wrong things you've done.

Acts 10:43: To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse emphasizes that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, which contrasts with Acts 10:43 that speaks of forgiveness through belief in Jesus.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Romans 2:6-7

This passage suggests that eternal life is granted to those who patiently continue in doing good, implying works are necessary, which contrasts with the focus on belief in Acts 10:43.

Romans 2:6-7: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:

Contradiction with Galatians 2:16

It asserts that a person is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ; Acts 10:43 implies faith in Jesus brings forgiveness, yet relies on belief alone.

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.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

This verse indicates that not everyone who acknowledges Jesus as Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the will of the Father, suggesting actions are needed.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Matthew 25:31-46

The passage speaks of judgment based on deeds, such as feeding the hungry and visiting the sick, suggesting actions are integral to salvation, differing from the belief focus in Acts 10:43.

Matthew 25:31-46: When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:
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