Contradiction with Acts 15:1
Emphasizes that circumcision according to the law of Moses is necessary for salvation, conflicting with the grace-focused message in Acts 18:27.
Acts 15:1: And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, [and said], Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.
Contradiction with Romans 4:4-5
Suggests that those who work are treated as if their reward is due, rather than by grace, contrasting with the grace given to believers in Acts 18:27.
Romans 4:4-5: Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
States that a person is justified by faith and not by works of the law, differing from Acts 18:27 where grace appears as an independent gift.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with James 2:24
Claims that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, which seems to contradict the emphasis on grace in Acts 18:27.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26
Warns that willful sin after receiving knowledge of the truth leaves no sacrifice for sins, which seems to contradict the assurance granted by grace in Acts 18:27.
Hebrews 10:26: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,