Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 10:6

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According to Luke, this verse means that God was guiding a man named Peter to meet Cornelius at Simon's house by the sea, to teach him about God's love and what he should do next. It's like getting directions from God to find a new friend who will tell you important things.

Acts 10:6: He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Jesus stated he was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, contrasting the idea of Peter receiving instructions about a Gentile.

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

Contradiction with Acts 10:28

Peter later acknowledges that it is unlawful for a Jew to associate with or visit a Gentile, contradicting the message in Acts 10:6.

Acts 10:28: And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Jesus instructed his disciples not to go to the Gentiles, which contrasts with the directive given to Peter in Acts 10:6.

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 Galatians 2:12

Peter withdrew from eating with Gentiles due to fear of the circumcision group, contradicting his earlier response to the instruction in Acts 10:6.

Galatians 2:12: For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2-3

Israelites are commanded not to make covenants with or intermarry Gentiles, showing a contrast to the interaction portrayed in Acts 10:6.

Deuteronomy 7:2-3: And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, [and] utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them:
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