Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 11:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 11:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 11:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, God gave the same special gift to others who believed in Jesus, just like He gave to us. If God decided to do this, who am I to stop Him?

Acts 11:17: Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as [he did] unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

These verses indicate that the message was initially directed only to the Jews, whereas Acts 11:17 shows the gift of God extended to the Gentiles.

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

This verse shows Jesus saying His mission was to the lost sheep of Israel, potentially contradicting the inclusion of Gentiles in Acts 11:17.

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 2:6-11

These verses emphasize that God judges people impartially based on their deeds, while Acts 11:17 underscores the gift of God, indicating a grace-based inclusion.

Romans 2:6-11: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:

Contradiction with Galatians 2:7-9

Here, different missions are described for Peter and Paul, with Peter being associated with the Jews, which contrasts with Peter’s acknowledgment of the Gentiles in Acts 11:17.

Galatians 2:7-9: But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as [the gospel] of the circumcision [was] unto Peter;

Contradiction with Romans 11:17-22

This passage warns about the possibility of being cut off, which contrasts with the assured gift from God as mentioned in Acts 11:17.

Romans 11:17-22: And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree; [among them: or, for them]

Contradiction with John 4:22

This verse states that salvation is of the Jews, which seems exclusive compared to the inclusive nature of God's gift to Gentiles in Acts 11:17.

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