Contradiction with Matthew 24:29
Matthew 24:29 suggests the cosmic disturbances happen after the tribulation, while Acts 2:20 indicates they are signs preceding the great and notable day of the Lord.
Matthew 24:29: Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:
Contradiction with Revelation 6:12-14
Revelation 6:12-14 describes similar cosmic events occurring during the sixth seal, which can be understood as part of ongoing judgments, not specifically as a precursor to the final day as in Acts 2:20.
Revelation 6:12-14: And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;
Contradiction with Joel 3:15-16
Joel 3:15-16 mentions cosmic signs accompanying a judgment against nations, which differs from the context in Acts 2:20 where the signs are part of the prophecy of Pentecost.
Joel 3:15-16: The sun and the moon shall be darkened, and the stars shall withdraw their shining.
Paradox #1
The verse refers to celestial events as signs, which can be a point of interpretation debate. Historical records and scientific understanding might not match these descriptions exactly, leading to discussions about whether they are literal or metaphorical.
Paradox #2
The verse describes celestial events, like the sun turning dark and the moon turning to blood, which are often interpreted as signs or omens. Scientifically, these events are not typically linked or observed together in real-time without natural explanations. Solar eclipses can darken the sun, and the moon can appear red during a lunar eclipse due to Earth's shadow, but these are separate and predictable events, not simultaneous occurrences. Thus, the description may not align with our understanding of astronomical phenomena.