Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 2:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 2:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 2:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, who wrote the book of Acts, this verse means that God's promise from long ago is now happening. It's like when someone tells you something exciting will happen, and then it finally does!

Acts 2:16: But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;

Contradiction with Jeremiah 14:14

This verse speaks about false visions and prophecies, contradicting Acts 2:16's validation of the prophecy by claiming the visions are not from God.

Jeremiah 14:14: Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:6

It speaks against false prophets who claim to have seen visions that do not come true, in contrast to Acts 2:16, which asserts the fulfillment of Joel's prophecy.

Ezekiel 13:6: They have seen vanity and lying divination, saying, The LORD saith: and the LORD hath not sent them: and they have made [others] to hope that they would confirm the word.

Contradiction with Matthew 24:24

Warns about false prophets and signs that could deceive people, which can be contrasted with Acts 2:16’s affirmation of genuine prophecy fulfillment.

Matthew 24:24: For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if [it were] possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:22

Discusses the criteria for a true prophecy—if it does not come true, it is not from God, contrasting with the assertion that Joel's prophecy is being fulfilled in Acts 2:16.

Deuteronomy 18:22: When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that [is] the thing which the LORD hath not spoken, [but] the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21

Advises testing prophecies, which suggests a scrutinizing approach contrary to the immediate acceptance seen in Acts 2:16.

1 Thessalonians 5:20-21: Despise not prophesyings.
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