Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 15:30

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According to Luke, Jesus' friends went to a place called Antioch and read an important letter to everyone there, telling them what they needed to know. The letter helped the people understand what to do to follow Jesus.

Acts 15:30: So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle:

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Jesus instructs the disciples not to go to the Gentiles, while Acts 15:30 involves a message being sent to Gentile believers.

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 Galatians 2:11-12

Paul opposes Peter for behaving differently towards Gentiles, contrasting with the unity shown in Acts 15:30.

Galatians 2:11-12: But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.

Contradiction with Acts 10:28

Peter states it is unlawful for a Jew to associate with a Gentile, whereas Acts 15:30 involves Jewish leaders communicating positively with Gentiles.

Acts 10:28: And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

Jesus commands to teach all nations, whereas Acts 15:30 reflects a previous focus on certain rules.

Matthew 28:19: 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 Deuteronomy 23:3

Forbids Ammonites and Moabites from entering the assembly of the Lord, conflicting with the inclusive message to Gentiles in Acts 15:30.

Deuteronomy 23:3: An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the congregation of the LORD for ever:

Contradiction with Genesis 17:14

Commands circumcision for inclusion in God's people, whereas Acts 15:30 follows the decision not to impose this on Gentiles.

Genesis 17:14: And the uncircumcised man child whose flesh of his foreskin is not circumcised, that soul shall be cut off from his people; he hath broken my covenant.

Contradiction with Exodus 12:48

Requires circumcision for foreigners to celebrate Passover, contradicting the relaxed requirements for Gentiles in Acts 15:30.

Exodus 12:48: And when a stranger shall sojourn with thee, and will keep the passover to the LORD, let all his males be circumcised, and then let him come near and keep it; and he shall be as one that is born in the land: for no uncircumcised person shall eat thereof.

Contradiction with Romans 2:17-25

Critiques Jews for relying on the law, contrasting Acts 15 where the law is relaxed for Gentiles.

Romans 2:17-25: Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast of God,
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