Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21
This verse states that if the wicked turn from all their sins and keep God's statutes, they shall live and not die, suggesting full redemption, while Acts 8:22 suggests the need to repent for specific prayers to be forgiven, implying potential ongoing sin consequences.
Ezekiel 18:21: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26
This verse suggests that if we deliberately keep on sinning after knowing the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, contradicting the notion of being forgiven upon repentance as implied in Acts 8:22.
Hebrews 10:26: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
Contradiction with Matthew 6:15
It states if you do not forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins, indicating a condition on forgiveness different from the individual repentance emphasized in Acts 8:22.
Matthew 6:15: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Contradiction with 1 John 5:16
This verse refers to a sin that leads to death, for which we are not to pray, suggesting certain sins may not be forgiven even with repentance, unlike the open call to repent in Acts 8:22.
1 John 5:16: If any man see his brother sin a sin [which is] not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.
Contradiction with Mark 3:29
This verse states that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven, directly contradicting the idea that repentance can cover all sins as presented in Acts 8:22.
Mark 3:29: But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation:
Contradiction with Matthew 12:32
It mentions that speaking against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, similar to Mark 3:29, presenting an unforgivable sin, which challenges the forgiveness through repentance in Acts 8:22.
Matthew 12:32: And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the [world] to come.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in this verse could be seen in the idea of repentance and forgiveness. Some might find it conflicting that repentance is asked as a way to be forgiven, which could imply that wrongdoing can be easily undone by simply repenting, potentially undermining the seriousness of the wrongdoing. Others may see it as a consistent message of mercy and the possibility of redemption, but it could be seen as inconsistent if one considers the severity of certain actions.