Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
Emphasizes salvation by grace through faith, not works or baptism.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with Romans 10:9-10
States that confession and belief in the heart lead to salvation, not baptism.
Romans 10:9-10: That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Contradiction with John 3:16
Highlights belief in Jesus for eternal life without mention of baptism.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Romans 5:1
Indicates justification by faith, implying no baptism is necessary.
Romans 5:1: Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:17
Paul claims he was not sent to baptize but to preach the gospel.
1 Corinthians 1:17: For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. [words: or, speech]
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
Asserts that justification is by faith in Jesus Christ, not by works or rituals.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with Mark 16:16
Suggests that belief is the key to salvation, while baptism is secondary.
Mark 16:16: He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Paradox #1
Some people see a conflict between Acts 2:38 and the idea of salvation by faith alone, a key belief for many Christians. This verse seems to connect repentance and baptism with the forgiveness of sins, which could suggest that actions, like being baptized, are needed for salvation. This might appear to contradict the belief that faith alone is sufficient for salvation.
Paradox #2
Acts 2:38 might be seen as contradictory with the belief that faith alone is enough for salvation, which some parts of the Bible suggest. This verse emphasizes actions like repentance and baptism as necessary. This could seem inconsistent with the idea that only believing in Jesus is required.