Contradiction with John 11:25-26
Jesus claims to be the resurrection and the life, suggesting that believers have eternal life now, not future.
John 11:25-26: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
Contradiction with 1 John 5:12
States that having the Son equates to having life, not dependent on future revelations.
1 John 5:12: He that hath the Son hath life; [and] he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.
Contradiction with Luke 23:43
Jesus tells the thief on the cross he will be in paradise that day, implying immediate life after death.
Luke 23:43: And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:8
Paul expresses a desire to be present with the Lord immediately after death, not upon future appearance.
2 Corinthians 5:8: We are confident, [I say], and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
Contradiction with Philippians 1:21-23
Paul describes death as gain and desire for departing to be with Christ, suggesting immediate presence with Christ post-death.
Philippians 1:21-23: For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.
Contradiction with John 5:24
Believers are said to have passed from death to life presently, not at a future appearance.
John 5:24: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.