Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 7:51

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 7:51 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 7:51. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, this verse means that the people were being stubborn and not listening to God, just like their ancestors did in the past. They kept resisting what the Holy Spirit wanted them to do.

Acts 7:51: Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers [did], so [do] ye.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 36:26

This verse speaks of God giving a new heart and spirit, contrasting with the accusation in Acts 7:51 of resisting the Holy Spirit.

Ezekiel 36:26: A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.

Contradiction with Romans 8:9

This verse contrasts Acts 7:51 by emphasizing believers being indwelt by the Spirit, not resisting Him.

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 Philippians 2:13

This verse asserts God's work within to will and act, which contradicts the notion of resisting the Spirit in Acts 7:51.

Philippians 2:13: For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of [his] good pleasure.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:13

This verse highlights God's Spirit dwelling in believers, opposing the resistance of the Spirit criticized in Acts 7:51.

1 John 4:13: Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:16

This verse advises walking in the Spirit, contrasting with the resistance mentioned in Acts 7:51.

Galatians 5:16: [This] I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. [ye...: or, fulfil not]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in Acts 7:51 could stem from its criticism of resisting the Holy Spirit, which might seem at odds with the idea of God's sovereignty and grace. If God is all-powerful and grants grace, the question arises as to how people can effectively resist His will or the Holy Spirit. This tension between divine sovereignty and human free will has been a topic of debate among theologians.

Paradox #2

Acts 7:51 criticizes people for being stubborn and resisting guidance. A possible contradiction could arise when considering the broader message of forgiveness and understanding in the Bible. On one hand, the verse expresses frustration with stubbornness, while on the other hand, the Bible promotes forgiveness and patience. This could lead to a conflict between being critical of others and showing compassion and understanding, as one is encouraged to do in other parts of the Bible.

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