Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 2:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 2:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 2:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse means that everyone should know for sure that God made Jesus, the one they put to death, the most important leader and savior. It tells us Jesus is the special person God promised to send.

Acts 2:36: Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

Contradiction with John 10:30

This verse states, "I and my Father are one," suggesting unity rather than the separate roles indicated in Acts 2:36.

John 10:30: I and [my] Father are one.

Contradiction with Isaiah 44:6

"Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God," which asserts monotheism, conflicting with the distinction of Lord and Christ in Acts 2:36.

Isaiah 44:6: Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I [am] the first, and I [am] the last; and beside me [there is] no God.

Contradiction with John 1:1

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God," implying the Word (Christ) was God, challenging Acts 2:36's claim of God making Jesus both Lord and Christ.

John 1:1: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:9

"For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily," suggesting the full deity of Christ, which contrasts with Acts 2:36 portraying Him as appointed by God.

Colossians 2:9: For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:8

"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever," indicating unchangeability, seemingly at odds with the view of Jesus' roles being designated as in Acts 2:36.

Hebrews 13:8: Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

Paradox #1

The statement in that verse could be seen as conflicting with the idea of Jesus being eternally divine. It suggests a change in status or acknowledgment, which might seem inconsistent with the belief that Jesus has always been Lord and Messiah. However, interpretations often explain this as a matter of human recognition rather than a change in divine nature.

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