Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 24:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 24:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 24:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, even though some people think Paul is doing something wrong, he says he is worshiping God like his ancestors did and believes in everything written in the holy books. Paul is saying he still follows what God promised in the old stories.

Acts 24:14: But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

Acts 24:14 emphasizes worshiping according to "the way," while Matthew 7:21 highlights that not all who claim to follow the Lord truly do His will.

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.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:6-7

Acts 24:14 states Paul's adherence to his faith as lawful, whereas Galatians 1:6-7 warns against turning to a different gospel, questioning consistency.

Galatians 1:6-7: I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:

Contradiction with Romans 3:28

Acts 24:14 mentions following the law, while Romans 3:28 asserts justification by faith without deeds of the law, suggesting a contradiction in adherence.

Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:18-19

Acts 24:14 mentions following the law, but Hebrews 7:18-19 talks about the annulment of the former command due to its weakness.

Hebrews 7:18-19: For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.

Contradiction with James 2:24

Acts 24:14 emphasizes faith, but James 2:24 states that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, highlighting different interpretations of justification.

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

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Acts 24:14 arises from the potential tension between the early Christian claim to worship the "God of our ancestors" in continuity with Jewish tradition, while also following "the Way," which was seen by some as a departure from traditional Jewish teachings. This can create conflict between maintaining traditional beliefs and embracing new interpretations or practices.

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