Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 15:15

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According to Luke, who wrote the book of Acts, this verse means that what is happening now is something the old prophets already talked about long ago. It's like when someone promised a surprise and now, the surprise is here!

Acts 15:15: And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17

Jesus states that he has come to fulfill the law, which might suggest adherence to it, potentially conflicting with the notion of Acts 15:15 that the apostles and elders conclude certain laws shouldn't bind Gentile believers.

Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:3

Here, Paul emphasizes the obligation to keep the whole law if one receives circumcision, conflicting with Acts 15:15's implication that such legalistic requirements aren't necessary.

Galatians 5:3: For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law.

Contradiction with Romans 3:31

Paul argues that faith does not nullify the law but establishes it, which could be seen as at odds with Acts 15:15 dismissing certain legal requirements for Gentiles.

Romans 3:31: Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19-20

Jesus commands teaching 'all things' he has commanded, possibly extending Jewish law observance contrary to Acts 15:15's relaxed view.

Matthew 28:19-20: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with James 2:10

Suggests that breaking one law means being guilty of all, which emphasizes strict adherence to the law, differing from the allowance for Gentiles in Acts 15:15.

James 2:10: For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one [point], he is guilty of all.
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