Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 16:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 16:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 16:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, who wrote the book of Acts, the people shared the teachings about Jesus with the man and everyone in his home. This means they wanted everyone in the house to hear and understand the good news about Jesus.

Acts 16:32: And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house.

Contradiction with John 14:6

Explains that no one comes to the Father except through Jesus, which could contradict the broader communal salvation seen in Acts 16:32.

John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:14

Suggests that the path to life is narrow and only a few find it, in contrast to the inclusive message in Acts 16:32.

Matthew 7:14: Because strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. [Because: or, How]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

Indicates that not everyone who acknowledges the Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, conflicting with the idea that the word preached in Acts 16:32 ensures salvation.

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 John 3:16

Emphasizes belief in Jesus individually for everlasting life, which differs from the collective belief seen in the household salvation in Acts 16:32.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with James 2:14

Questions the sufficiency of faith without works, which can contrast with the simplicity of belief mentioned in Acts 16:32.

James 2:14: What [doth it] profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?
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