Contradiction with James 1:6
This verse states that a person should ask in faith without doubting, whereas in Matthew 14:28, Peter questions and needs a sign beyond faith.
James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Contradiction with Matthew 8:26
In this verse, Jesus rebukes the disciples for their little faith during a storm, but in Matthew 14:28, Peter's action shows doubt yet is not immediately rebuked.
Matthew 8:26: And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
Contradiction with John 20:29
Jesus blesses those who have not seen and yet believe, whereas Peter seeks physical evidence by asking to walk on water.
John 20:29: Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1
This verse defines faith as assurance of things not seen, contrasting with Peter's need to physically step onto the water for assurance.
Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Matthew 14:28, which describes an event where a person walks on water, lies in the fact that, based on our current understanding of physics and buoyancy, humans cannot walk on water without assistance or equipment. In reality, the force of gravity would cause a person to sink because the human body is not buoyant or light enough to stay on the surface without sinking. Thus, the event described goes against known scientific principles.