Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 1:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 1:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 1:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of Acts, the friends of Jesus asked God to help them decide who should be chosen for an important job because they believed that God knows what everyone is really like inside. They wanted God to show them the right person to pick.

Acts 1:24: And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all [men], shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Trust in one's understanding rather than seeking divine guidance contradicts seeking God's choice in Acts 1:24.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

Suggests not using vain repetitions, contradicting the specific earnest prayer for guidance in Acts 1:24.

Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:26

The prophets of Baal called on their god without answer, contrasting the prayer for divine choice in Acts 1:24.

1 Kings 18:26: And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed [it], and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But [there was] no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon the altar which was made. [hear: or, answer] [answered: or, heard] [leaped...: or, leaped up and down at the altar]

Contradiction with James 1:6

Doubting when asking for guidance is cautioned against, which contrasts the confident appeal in Acts 1:24.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

States that sin separates one from God, potentially contradicting the expectation of God's direct response in Acts 1:24.

Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

Not everyone who calls on God will be answered, which contrasts with the clear expectation in Acts 1:24.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
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