Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:10
This verse states that the Lord searches the heart and rewards each person according to their conduct and deeds, whereas Acts 15:8 emphasizes God knowing hearts without emphasis on deeds for acceptance.
Jeremiah 17:10: I the LORD search the heart, [I] try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, [and] according to the fruit of his doings.
Contradiction with Romans 2:6
This verse mentions that God "will render to every man according to his deeds," contrasting with the acceptance based on heart knowledge in Acts 15:8.
Romans 2:6: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
Contradiction with James 2:24
This passage highlights that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, presenting an apparent contradiction to the idea in Acts 15:8 where God knows hearts without emphasis on works.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:12
This verse points to God rewarding every person according to their work, differing from the heart-focused statement in Acts 15:8.
Proverbs 24:12: If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider [it]? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth [not] he know [it]? and shall [not] he render to [every] man according to his works?
Contradiction with Matthew 16:27
The verse indicates Jesus will reward individuals according to their works, seemingly contradicting the heart-focused acceptance in Acts 15:8.
Matthew 16:27: For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.