Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
Emphasizes justification by faith rather than law, contrasting with Acts 15:12's focus on miracles as validation of faith.
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 Romans 3:28
States that a person is justified by faith without the deeds of the law, contrasting with Acts 15:12's implication that signs and wonders support faith.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:22-23
Highlights Jews seek signs and Greeks seek wisdom, but Paul preaches Christ crucified, potentially contrasting with Acts 15:12's emphasis on miracles as support.
1 Corinthians 1:22-23: For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:
Contradiction with Matthew 12:39
Jesus says an evil generation seeks a sign, which contrasts with Acts 15:12's portrayal of signs and wonders as confirming faith.
Matthew 12:39: But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:
Contradiction with John 4:48
Jesus rebukes reliance on signs, while Acts 15:12 highlights signs as affirmation of faith.
John 4:48: Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.