Contradiction with Deuteronomy 13:1-3
These verses warn against following signs and wonders performed by false prophets, cautioning that not all miraculous acts are from God.
Deuteronomy 13:1-3: If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder,
Contradiction with Matthew 7:22-23
Even those who perform miracles in Jesus' name may be rejected by Him if they are not living according to God's will, suggesting that signs alone are not endorsements of one's ministry.
Matthew 7:22-23: Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
Contradiction with John 10:41-42
John the Baptist did no miracles, yet many believed in him, showing that supernatural acts are not the sole evidence of God's true work.
John 10:41-42: And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true.
Contradiction with Matthew 24:24
False prophets will perform great signs and wonders to deceive, indicating that miraculous activities can occur outside of divine endorsement.
Matthew 24:24: For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if [it were] possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10
Describes how the coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by all sorts of false miracles and deceptive wonders, contradicting the idea that all miracles signify godly action.
2 Thessalonians 2:9-10: [Even him], whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
Contradiction with Mark 13:22
Like Matthew 24:24, it warns of false Christs and false prophets performing signs and wonders to lead astray, implying not all miraculous works are genuine.
Mark 13:22: For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if [it were] possible, even the elect.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 11:13-15
Warns of false apostles who masquerade as servants of righteousness, demonstrating that works that appear genuine can stem from deceit.
2 Corinthians 11:13-15: For such [are] false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.