Contradiction with Matthew 24:36
This verse reveals that no one knows the day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, contradicting the notion in Acts 1:7 that it's not for humans to know times or seasons, which suggests that perhaps celestial beings might know.
Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2
This verse states that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night, implying unpredictability and lack of forewarning, similar to Acts 1:7, but it emphasizes suddenness rather than unknowability.
1 Thessalonians 5:1-2: But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
Contradiction with Mark 13:32
This verse specifies that not even the Son knows the day or hour, which contradicts the idea that there might be a broader divine understanding of times and seasons beyond human knowledge as suggested in Acts 1:7.
Mark 13:32: But of that day and [that] hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.
Contradiction with Daniel 12:9
This verse indicates that the words are closed up and sealed until the end time, suggesting that there might be an eventual revelation or understanding given in contradiction to the seemingly permanent secrecy implied in Acts 1:7.
Daniel 12:9: And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words [are] closed up and sealed till the time of the end.
Paradox #1
Acts 1:7 mentions that only God knows certain times and events. A possible contradiction could arise when compared to other scripture where Jesus, being God, seems to have knowledge of future events. This can create confusion about the nature of Jesus' omniscience.
Paradox #2
Acts 1:7 may present a contradiction or inconsistency when considered alongside the human desire for knowledge and understanding. The verse suggests that certain knowledge or timing is meant to be unknown to humans and is within God's authority. This can conflict with the emphasis placed on seeking knowledge and understanding in other parts of the Bible or in human nature, creating tension between acceptance of divine mystery and the pursuit of insight.