Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5
States that the dead know nothing, contradicting the idea of Christ as the first fruits of those who have died, implying awareness or life after death.
Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.
Contradiction with Acts 2:34
Indicates that David has not ascended into the heavens, opposing the notion of resurrection as presented in 1 Corinthians 15:20.
Acts 2:34: For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 28:15
Describes Samuel speaking after death through a spirit medium, conflicting with the concept of resurrection as Jesus is depicted as the first fruits.
1 Samuel 28:15: And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make war against me, and God is departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither by prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest make known unto me what I shall do. [by prophets: Heb. by the hand of prophets]
Contradiction with John 3:13
Declares that no man has ascended to heaven except Jesus, which appears inconsistent if Christ is the first to rise.
John 3:13: And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, [even] the Son of man which is in heaven.
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:13
States that all these people died without receiving the promises, differing from the resurrection claim in 1 Corinthians 15:20.
Hebrews 11:13: These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of [them], and embraced [them], and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. [in faith: Gr. according to faith]