Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 10:44

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 10:44 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 10:44. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, who wrote the book of Acts, when Peter was talking about Jesus, God's special helper, the Holy Spirit came to everyone who listened. This showed that God wanted to be close to everyone, not just some people.

Acts 10:44: While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Jesus states He was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, contradicting the universality of the Spirit's outpouring in Acts 10:44.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Jesus instructs His disciples not to go to the Gentiles, contrasting with the acceptance of Gentiles in Acts 10:44.

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:

Contradiction with John 4:22

Salvation is from the Jews, emphasizing a Jewish-centric view contrary to the inclusion of Gentiles in Acts 10:44.

John 4:22: Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.

Contradiction with Acts 11:2-3

Jewish believers criticize Peter for associating with Gentiles, showing ongoing Jewish-Gentile tensions despite the events of Acts 10:44.

Acts 11:2-3: And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,
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