Contradiction with 2 Samuel 24:1
Illustrates God's anger and action against Israel, contradicting the idea that only fire signifies His anger.
2 Samuel 24:1: And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.
Contradiction with James 1:13
Declares God cannot be tempted with evil, nor does He tempt any man, contrasting with the idea of punishment as a test.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
States that God is love, conflicting with the depiction of God sending destructive fire.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44-45
Jesus speaks of loving enemies, opposing the notion of divine retribution by fire.
Matthew 5:44-45: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Exodus 34:6
Describes God as merciful and gracious, contrasting His portrayal as a sender of fire.
Exodus 34:6: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
States God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, contrasting with the punishment at Taberah.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with John 3:17
Emphasizes that God sent Jesus to save the world, contradicting an image of God willing to destroy His people.
John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.