Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 16:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 16:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 16:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the person is asking how he can become friends with Jesus and be saved. He wants to know what he should do to be close to God and have a happy heart.

Acts 16:30: And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse emphasizes justification by works rather than faith alone, which contrasts with the message in Acts 16:30 that suggests belief as a sole requirement for salvation.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

This verse highlights that not everyone who acknowledges Jesus as Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, implying that more than just belief is needed.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:17

In this verse, Jesus emphasizes keeping the commandments to enter into life, suggesting actions beyond mere belief are necessary for salvation.

Matthew 19:17: And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? [there is] none good but one, [that is], God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.

Contradiction with Romans 2:6-7

This passage suggests that eternal life is granted to those who persevere in doing good, implying a need for works alongside faith.

Romans 2:6-7: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:

Contradiction with Revelation 20:12

This scripture implies that people are judged according to their works, suggesting that works play a role in salvation, contradicting belief alone.

Revelation 20:12: And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is [the book] of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
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