Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 3:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 3:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 3:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, God will send Jesus, who was talked about before, to help and be with people. Christians believe that this means Jesus will come back one day to make everything right and take care of everyone who believes in him.

Acts 3:20: And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you:

Contradiction with Matthew 24:36

Acts 3:20 speaks of sending Jesus Christ, whom heaven must receive. Matthew 24:36 says that no one knows the day or hour of His coming, not even Jesus, contradicting the certainty implied in Acts 3:20.

Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Acts 3:20 implies Christ's sending will happen when certain conditions are met, but 2 Thessalonians 2:3 warns that there will first be a falling away and the revealing of the man of sin, suggesting conditions contrary to Acts 3:20.

2 Thessalonians 2:3: Let no man deceive you by any means: for [that day shall not come], except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:2

Acts 3:20 suggests a planned sending of Christ, whereas 1 Thessalonians 5:2 says the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night, implying it will be unexpected.

1 Thessalonians 5:2: For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

Contradiction with Revelation 22:12

Acts 3:20 involves sending Jesus, but Revelation 22:12 indicates He comes quickly and on His own initiative, without mentioning any sending by others.

Revelation 22:12: And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward [is] with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
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