Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 9:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 9:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 9:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, while Saul was traveling to Damascus, a bright light from heaven suddenly surrounded him. This event was very important because it showed God's presence and made Saul stop and listen.

Acts 9:3: And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:

Contradiction with 1 John 4:12

Contradicts Acts 9:3 by stating that no man has seen God at any time.

1 John 4:12: No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

States that no one can see God's face and live, contradicting the implication in Acts 9:3 of encountering a divine presence.

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