Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 6:5
According to Luke, everyone liked the idea and picked Stephen, who had lots of faith and the Holy Spirit, along with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, who came from a place called Antioch. They were chosen to help take care of people in need.
Acts 6:5: And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:
Contradiction with Romans 2:11
This verse states God shows no partiality, contrasting with Acts 6:5 where the selection of individuals may imply chosen favor.
Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.
Contradiction with James 2:1
This verse warns against showing favoritism, which contrasts with the selection process in Acts 6:5 that may suggest preference.
James 2:1: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
This verse emphasizes equality among all people in Christ, contrasting with a selection process that distinguishes specific individuals in Acts 6:5.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
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