Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 1:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 1:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 1:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the writer of the book, he is saying that a long time ago, God's Spirit spoke through King David about Judas, who would help people capture Jesus, and this had to happen just as it was told. It shows God’s plan was being fulfilled, even if it seemed sad.

Acts 1:16: Men [and] brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

Proverbs highlights that while humans can have many plans, it is ultimately God's purpose that prevails, contrasting with human actions described in Acts 1:16 as fulfilling Scripture.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with James 1:13

States that God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempts he any man, which contrasts with the idea of God using Judas’s betrayal to fulfill a divine plan.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Promises plans to prosper and not to harm, which contradicts with the negative outcome and betrayal described in Acts 1:16.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

God is not the author of confusion, yet Acts 1:16 involves betrayal and turmoil amongst the apostles.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

God's ways and thoughts are higher than human's, which challenges the idea of human betrayal fulfilling divine prophecy as seen in Acts 1:16.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11

Declares God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, contradicting the necessity of Judas's betrayal and death in Acts 1:16.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in the verse is about betrayal and loyalty. The verse refers to someone who was part of a group but acted against them, leading to a feeling of wrongdoing and inconsistency with the values of trust and unity.

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