Contradiction with John 14:6
While Acts 8:35 refers to proclaiming Jesus as the Messiah, John 14:6 establishes Jesus as the only way, which might suggest exclusivity rather than the openness implied in "preaching Jesus."
John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Contradiction with James 2:24
Acts 8:35 focuses on the belief in Jesus, whereas James 2:24 emphasizes justification by works, highlighting a potential contradiction in the components of salvation.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
Contradiction with Romans 10:17
Acts 8:35 centers on preaching Jesus, but Romans 10:17 underscores the necessity of hearing directly, stressing a different aspect of coming to faith.
Romans 10:17: So then faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Contradiction with John 6:44
Acts 8:35 suggests that preaching leads to understanding and belief, whereas John 6:44 highlights that no one can come to Jesus unless drawn by the Father, suggesting a divine initiation rather than solely human effort.
John 6:44: No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
Contradiction with Galatians 1:12
Acts 8:35 involves the dissemination of Jesus through preaching which could imply human interpretation, but Galatians 1:12 emphasizes receiving the gospel through direct revelation, implying a different source of understanding.
Galatians 1:12: For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught [it], but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.