Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 18:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 18:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 18:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, who wrote the book of Acts, Crispus and his whole family decided to trust in Jesus, and many people in the city of Corinth heard about it, also decided to believe, and then got baptized.

Acts 18:8: And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse states that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, which contrasts with Acts 18:8 that emphasizes belief in the Lord.

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

Contradiction with Acts 10:44-47

These verses describe the Holy Spirit falling on believers before baptism, which contrasts with Acts 18:8 where baptism follows belief.

Acts 10:44-47: While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
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