Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 7:55

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 7:55 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 7:55. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, when Stephen was filled with the Holy Spirit, he looked up to heaven and saw how beautiful and powerful God is, and he also saw Jesus standing beside God. This shows that Jesus is with God and watching over us from heaven.

Acts 7:55: But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

States that no man can see God and live, while in Acts 7:55 Stephen sees the glory of God.

Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

Contradiction with John 1:18

Indicates that no one has seen God at any time, contrary to Stephen's vision of God’s glory in Acts 7:55.

John 1:18: No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared [him].

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:16

Claims that God dwells in unapproachable light and no man has seen nor can see Him, which contrasts with Stephen's experience in Acts 7:55.

1 Timothy 6:16: Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom [be] honour and power everlasting. Amen.

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