Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:4
Suggests an eternal earth ("the earth abideth forever"), conflicting with the idea of impending judgment on the earth.
Ecclesiastes 1:4: [One] generation passeth away, and [another] generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.
Contradiction with Matthew 24:36
States that no one knows the day or hour, which seems to contradict the proclamation of imminent judgment.
Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Contradiction with John 3:17
Indicates that Jesus came not to condemn the world, contrasting the notion of judgment in Revelation 14:7.
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.
Contradiction with James 4:12
Claims there is one lawgiver who can save and destroy, suggesting a focus on mercy rather than judgment.
James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3
Mentions peace and safety instead of fear and judgment highlighted in Revelation 14:7.
1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
Contradiction with Romans 2:4
Emphasizes God's kindness leading to repentance, in contrast to the fear-inducing judgment.
Romans 2:4: Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
Declares God's patience, not wanting anyone to perish, which can be seen as opposing the idea of immediate judgment.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with James 2:13
States mercy triumphs over judgment, differing from the judgment theme in Revelation 14:7.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:19
Suggests reconciliation, rather than judgment, as God commits to not counting men's sins against them.
2 Corinthians 5:19: To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. [committed...: Gr. put in us]
Paradox #1
Revelation 14:7 mentions the worship of God as the creator of heaven, earth, sea, and springs of water. A potential contradiction or conflict could arise from the differing creation accounts found in Genesis 1 and Genesis 2, where the order and details of creation events differ. This can lead to debates about how to harmonize these accounts with each other and with Revelation's emphasis on God as the creator.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in Revelation 14:7 could arise from the idea of fearing God and worshiping Him because the time of His judgment has come. Some may see a contradiction in promoting love and fear simultaneously, as usually love and fear are considered opposing emotions. Encouraging fear might seem inconsistent with the concept of loving God freely and without coercion. Others might struggle with the idea of a loving God who also brings judgment, seeing a conflict between mercy and punishment.