Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 5:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 5:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 5:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, God made Jesus important and special, like a prince and a helper, so that He could help people say sorry for their mistakes and forgive them for doing wrong things. Jesus helps people change and be better.

Acts 5:31: Him hath God exalted with his right hand [to be] a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

Contradiction with John 3:16

Acts 5:31 suggests Jesus was exalted to give repentance, while John 3:16 emphasizes belief for eternal life.

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 3:23-24

Acts 5:31 highlights Jesus granting repentance and forgiveness, whereas Romans 3:23-24 states justification is by grace through redemption in Christ.

Romans 3:23-24: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

Acts 5:31 indicates repentance is through Jesus, but Ephesians 2:8-9 attributes salvation to grace through faith, not works or repentance.

Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
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