Contradiction with Romans 3:20
This verse states that by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified, contradicting Acts 13:39's implication that belief in Christ justifies from all things previously unachievable under the law of Moses.
Romans 3:20: Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law [is] the knowledge of sin.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
This verse emphasizes that a man is not justified by the works of the law, which aligns with Acts 13:39, but the contradiction may lie in the exclusive emphasis on faith, possibly discounting any aspect of the law.
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 James 2:24
This verse states that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, contradicting the implication in Acts 13:39 that faith in Jesus is the sole means of justification.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Paradox #1
Acts 13:39 discusses being justified from things that the law of Moses could not justify. A theological conflict might arise because some people see this as contradicting the importance of following the Mosaic Law in Jewish tradition. It suggests that faith in Jesus offers a justification that the law cannot provide, which could be seen as conflicting with the idea of the law being essential for a righteous life.
Paradox #2
Acts 13:39 states that everyone who believes is justified and freed from everything that people could not be freed from by the law of Moses. A potential doctrinal conflict here might arise with the Old Testament emphasis on adherence to the law of Moses for righteousness. Some might see this as inconsistent because it suggests that faith, rather than following the law, is the way to justification, which can seem different from the earlier biblical teachings that emphasized following the law for a righteous relationship with God. However, many Christian interpretations explain this by saying that faith fulfills the law in a new way through Jesus.
Paradox #3
Acts 13:39 talks about being justified through belief in Jesus, which could be seen as a contradiction or conflict with other parts of the Bible that emphasize actions, like following the laws or doing good deeds, as necessary for being right with God. This creates a tension between faith and works.