Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 18:25

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According to Luke, the man learned about Jesus and was very excited to tell others all about Him, even though he only knew about being baptized like John the Baptist taught.

Acts 18:25: This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.

Contradiction with John 14:6

Acts 18:25 states that Apollos taught accurately about Jesus, but John 14:6 emphasizes that Jesus is the way, suggesting exclusive knowledge through Jesus alone.

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 Galatians 1:8

Acts 18:25 describes Apollos teaching accurately, while Galatians 1:8 warns against accepting any gospel other than the one preached by Paul.

Galatians 1:8: But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:17

Acts 18:25 highlights Apollos's zeal for teaching, whereas 1 Corinthians 1:17 downplays the importance of eloquent wisdom in the proclamation of the gospel.

1 Corinthians 1:17: For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. [words: or, speech]

Contradiction with 1 John 2:27

Acts 18:25 mentions instruction from others, but 1 John 2:27 stresses the anointing received from God as all believers need to know.

1 John 2:27: But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. [in him: or, in it]
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