Contradiction with Acts 10:44-48
These verses describe the Holy Spirit falling on those who heard the word before they were baptized, suggesting that baptism follows receiving the Holy Spirit, differing from the immediate family baptism in Acts 16:15.
Acts 10:44-48: While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:14-17
Paul emphasizes that he baptized very few, prioritizing preaching the gospel over baptism, which contrasts with the prompt group baptism practice in Acts 16:15.
1 Corinthians 1:14-17: I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;
Contradiction with John 4:1-2
These verses mention Jesus himself did not baptize but his disciples did, highlighting a separation of preaching and baptizing roles not evident in Acts 16:15, where baptism appears an immediate act following conversion.
John 4:1-2: When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
Contradiction with Mark 16:16
This verse states that belief and baptism lead to salvation, suggesting an emphasis on personal belief before baptism, in contrast to the inclusive household baptism in Acts 16:15.
Mark 16:16: He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:21
Suggests that baptism is not the removal of dirt from the body but a pledge of a clear conscience toward God, contrasting with the physical act of family baptism in Acts 16:15.
1 Peter 3:21: The like figure whereunto [even] baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: