Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:19
Acts 5:32 states that the Holy Spirit is given to those who obey God, while 1 Corinthians 6:19 implies that the Holy Spirit dwells in believers regardless of their obedience.
1 Corinthians 6:19: What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost [which is] in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
Contradiction with Romans 8:9
While Acts 5:32 suggests conditional receipt of the Holy Spirit based on obedience, Romans 8:9 states that anyone who belongs to Christ has the Spirit by default.
Romans 8:9: But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
Acts 5:32 implies that receiving the Holy Spirit is based on obedience, but Ephesians 2:8-9 emphasizes salvation and grace are not from works.
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 Galatians 3:2
Acts 5:32 ties the Holy Spirit to obedience, whereas Galatians 3:2 emphasizes receiving the Spirit through faith, not by works.
Galatians 3:2: This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?
Contradiction with Titus 3:5
Acts 5:32 links receiving the Holy Spirit to obedience, while Titus 3:5 highlights that salvation, including renewal by the Holy Spirit, is based on mercy, not deeds.
Titus 3:5: Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Paradox #1
Acts 5:32 might be seen as contradictory because it suggests that God gives the Holy Spirit only to those who obey Him, which could imply that people need to be obedient first to receive the Spirit. This might conflict with the idea in other parts of the Bible that the Holy Spirit is a gift given freely by God's grace, not based on human actions or obedience.
Paradox #2
The doctrinal issue some people point out with Acts 5:32 is that it seems to suggest the Holy Spirit is only given to those who obey God. This can appear to contradict the belief that salvation and receiving the Holy Spirit are based on faith and grace, not just obedience or actions. However, others interpret this as showing obedience as a response to receiving the Spirit, not a condition for it.
Paradox #3
Acts 5:32 mentions the Holy Spirit being given to those who obey God. A potential conflict might be with the belief in salvation by grace alone, without the necessity of works or obedience, as emphasized in other parts of the New Testament, such as in Ephesians 2:8-9. This could create an inconsistency in how one receives the Holy Spirit or relates to salvation.
Paradox #4
Acts 5:32 could raise questions about obedience and the distribution of the Holy Spirit. One potential inconsistency might be the idea that the Holy Spirit is given only to those who obey God, which could conflict with the belief in grace and forgiveness for all, regardless of their past actions or adherence. This might seem unfair to some, as it suggests that divine gifts are conditional on human behavior.