Acts 24:25 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Luke, Paul talked about doing the right things, staying in control, and a time when everyone would be judged. Felix, who was listening, became scared and told Paul to leave and said he would listen again at a better time.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

This verse suggests God's patience and unwillingness for any to perish, while Acts 24:25 emphasizes righteousness, temperance, and judgment, potentially implying imminent judgment rather than patience.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:15

This verse encourages enjoyment and merriment in life, which could be seen as contradicting the notion of temperance and self-control mentioned in Acts 24:25.

Ecclesiastes 8:15: Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun.

Contradiction with Romans 5:1

This verse speaks of justification and peace through faith, which might be at odds with the notion of fear and judgment presented in Acts 24:25.

Romans 5:1: Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:22

Suggests all will be made alive in Christ, contrasting with the fear of judgment and self-control emphasized in Acts 24:25.

1 Corinthians 15:22: For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

Contradiction with John 3:17

States that Christ was sent not to condemn the world, but to save it, which could contradict the focus on judgment in Acts 24:25.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

Advises against judging, potentially conflicting with the judgment aspect mentioned in Acts 24:25.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Paradox #1

Acts 24:25 involves a discussion on righteousness and moral judgment, which could lead to a perceived moral inconsistency if one's behavior or teachings do not align with these principles. The challenge may arise when individuals advocating for these virtues either fail to live up to them or display hypocrisy, creating a conflict between their teachings and actions.