Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 13:38

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 13:38 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 13:38. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus tells people that he can forgive all the wrong things they have done. It's like having a big eraser for mistakes.

Acts 13:38: Be it known unto you therefore, men [and] brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse emphasizes justification by works, contradicting Acts 13:38, which highlights forgiveness through belief.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Romans 2:6

This verse asserts that God will judge people according to their deeds, conflicting with the message of forgiveness in Acts 13:38 through belief in Jesus.

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

Contradiction with Galatians 2:16

While somewhat aligned, this verse contradicts by emphasizing that justification is not by law but by faith in Jesus, not mentioning forgiveness specifically.

Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:48

This verse calls for perfection, contrasting with the idea of achievable forgiveness through belief as suggested in Acts 13:38.

Matthew 5:48: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:14

This verse states forgiveness is contingent on forgiving others, unlike Acts 13:38 which speaks about forgiveness through Jesus without such a condition.

Matthew 6:14: For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
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