Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 9:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 9:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 9:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, the author of the Book of Acts, Tabitha (who is also known as Dorcas) was a kind and helpful lady who lived in a place called Joppa. She spent her time doing good things and helping people in need.

Acts 9:36: Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. [Dorcas: or, Doe, or, Roe]

Contradiction with James 2:24

This verse suggests that a person is justified by works and not by faith only, potentially contradicting the emphasis on deeds in Acts 9:36 which highlights a woman's good works, suggesting works lead to faith.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1

This verse defines faith as the substance of things hoped for, conflicting with the tangible good works emphasized in Acts 9:36.

Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

These verses emphasize salvation by grace through faith, not works, which could contradict the focus on good works in Acts 9:36.

Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:

Contradiction with Romans 3:28

This verse promotes justification by faith apart from works, possibly opposing the emphasis on works in Acts 9:36.

Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6

Describes all human righteousness as filthy rags, which could contradict the positive depiction of good works in Acts 9:36.

Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
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