Contradiction with Matthew 28:19
This verse commands the disciples to teach all nations, which implies that knowledge beyond the writings of Moses and the prophets is necessary for salvation, contradicting the sufficiency of Moses and the prophets suggested in Luke 16:29.
Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]
Contradiction with John 14:6
Jesus says that He is the way, the truth, and the life, suggesting that faith in Him is necessary for salvation, contrary to relying solely on Moses and the prophets as implied by Luke 16:29.
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 Acts 4:12
This verse states that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus, indicating that just adhering to Moses and the prophets is not enough, which contradicts the claim in Luke 16:29.
Acts 4:12: Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:24
This passage explains that the law was a tutor to bring people to Christ for justification by faith, suggesting the need for faith in Christ rather than just following the law like Moses and the prophets, which contrasts with Luke 16:29.
Galatians 3:24: Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster [to bring us] unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Contradiction with Hebrews 1:1-2
These verses indicate that God has spoken through His Son in these last days, implying that the teachings of Jesus are now necessary alongside the teachings of Moses and the prophets, challenging the sufficiency of just Moses and the prophets as mentioned in Luke 16:29.
Hebrews 1:1-2: God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,
Paradox #1
The verse in question, Luke 16:29, might be seen to conflict with the idea that personal experience or miraculous signs are necessary for belief. This verse emphasizes the importance of listening to existing scriptures for guidance and faith, rather than relying on other extraordinary experiences. This can contradict those who believe that personal, miraculous experiences are crucial for true conversion or understanding.
Paradox #2
Some people see a contradiction in this verse because it suggests that the scriptures alone are enough for guidance and warning, implying that additional signs or miracles are unnecessary. However, this might clash with other parts of the Bible where God uses miracles to guide or warn people. This could lead to confusion about whether reliance should be solely on scriptures or if signs and miracles also play a role in faith.