Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6
This verse contradicts Acts 10:45 as it initially instructs the disciples to go only to the Israelites, excluding Gentiles, which contrasts with the Gentiles receiving the Holy Spirit in Acts.
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 Matthew 15:24
Here, Jesus indicates his mission is only to the Israelites, in apparent contradiction to the inclusion of Gentiles in Acts 10:45.
Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Contradiction with Romans 3:1-2
This suggests that the Jews have an advantage because they were entrusted with God’s words, whereas Acts 10:45 portrays Gentiles also receiving God's gifts.
Romans 3:1-2: What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit [is there] of circumcision?
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 14:2
Indicates that the Israelites are chosen and special, which is seemingly contradicted by Gentiles being favored in Acts 10:45.
Deuteronomy 14:2: For thou [art] an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that [are] upon the earth.
Contradiction with Amos 3:2
States that only Israel is known by God among all families of the earth, contrasting with Gentile inclusion in Acts 10:45.
Amos 3:2: You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities. [punish: Heb. visit upon]
Contradiction with Genesis 17:19
The covenant is established specifically with Isaac and his descendants, implying exclusivity that seems opposed to the inclusion of Gentiles in Acts 10:45.
Genesis 17:19: And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, [and] with his seed after him.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency might arise from the idea that the Jewish believers were surprised that non-Jews could receive the Holy Spirit. This could seem at odds with earlier teachings that God's love is universal and not limited to a specific group, suggesting a conflict between inclusivity and exclusivity in spiritual blessings.