Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 26:7

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According to Luke, the twelve tribes of Israel work very hard all the time, hoping to receive the promise from God. Paul is telling King Agrippa that he is being blamed by the Jewish people because of this hope.

Acts 26:7: Unto which [promise] our twelve tribes, instantly serving [God] day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews. [day and night: Gr. night and day]

Contradiction with James 2:24

Contradicts the idea of hope based solely on God's promise by emphasizing that works are also necessary for justification

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

Contradiction with Matthew 19:17

Emphasizes that keeping commandments is necessary to enter into life, contradicting the hope without action

Matthew 19:17: And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? [there is] none good but one, [that is], God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.

Contradiction with Romans 9:16

States that it does not depend on human desire or effort, contradicting the need for continual servitude for a promise

Romans 9:16: So then [it is] not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:12

The law is not of faith, contrary to working for a promise in faith

Galatians 3:12: And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:6

Requires faith to please God, suggesting that just hoping for a promise isn't sufficient

Hebrews 11:6: But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:2

Suggests that even with faith to move mountains, without love, it is nothing, contradicting a focus solely on a hope

1 Corinthians 13:2: And though I have [the gift of] prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
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