Contradiction with Acts 9:17
This verse suggests that Ananias played a role in Paul's understanding and commissioning, implying that human aid was involved in his revelation.
Acts 9:17: And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, [even] Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.
Contradiction with Acts 22:14-15
This passage indicates that God appointed Ananias to help Paul know God's will, suggesting human mediation in his revelation.
Acts 22:14-15: And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth.
Contradiction with Acts 26:16
Here, Jesus instructs Paul directly about his mission, implying it was not solely through revelation without any external confirmation.
Acts 26:16: But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
Paul states that he received the information about Christ from others, indicating acquisition through tradition, not purely by revelation.
1 Corinthians 15:3-4: For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:15-16
Implies Paul's understanding aligns with the wisdom given to him, which could suggest a learning process involving others.
2 Peter 3:15-16: And account [that] the longsuffering of our Lord [is] salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;
Paradox #1
The verse suggests that Paul's teachings come directly from a divine source rather than human instruction. Some might see a contradiction because other parts of the Bible emphasize the importance of learning from other humans, like prophets or teachers. If Paul's message is purely from divine revelation, it raises questions about the need for human teachers or the role of tradition.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in Galatians 1:12 might come from the idea that Paul claims to have received his message directly from a divine revelation rather than from human sources. This could conflict with the idea that teachings should be consistent with established traditions or verified through shared human experience. Some people might find it problematic to rely solely on personal revelations for teachings that affect a wider community.