Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 11:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 11:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 11:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, who wrote the book of Acts, when Peter started talking about Jesus, God's Spirit came to the people, just like it did to Peter and his friends a while ago. This shows that God loves everyone and wants to be with everyone, not just a special group.

Acts 11:15: And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning.

Contradiction with Acts 10:44

Demonstrates that the Holy Ghost fell on Gentiles earlier, contradicting the view that Acts 11:15 was the first instance.

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

Contradiction with John 20:22

Jesus giving the Holy Ghost earlier contradicts the event in Acts 11:15 being unique.

John 20:22: And when he had said this, he breathed on [them], and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:

Contradiction with Acts 1:5

Jesus foretold the baptism of the Holy Spirit, suggesting it wasn't unexpected as Acts 11:15 implies.

Acts 1:5: For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
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