Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
This verse emphasizes peacemaking, while Revelation 15:2 depicts those who achieved victory over the beast, suggesting a battle rather than peacemaking.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:52
This verse advises against fighting with swords, contrasting with the victory imagery over the beast in Revelation 15:2.
Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
This verse advocates leaving vengeance to God, conflicting with the active overcoming of the beast seen in Revelation 15:2.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with James 1:20
This verse states the wrath of man does not produce God's righteousness, whereas Revelation 15:2 involves overcoming with passion and victory.
James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
This verse calls for loving enemies, which seems at odds with the overcoming and victory over the beast in Revelation 15:2.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with John 16:33
This verse suggests peace in tribulation through Christ, contrasting with the depiction of conflict and victory in Revelation 15:2.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Contradiction with Ephesians 6:12
This verse describes wrestling not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces, providing a different perspective from the physical overcoming mentioned in Revelation 15:2.
Ephesians 6:12: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places]. [flesh...: Gr. blood and flesh] [spiritual...: or, wicked spirits] [high: or, heavenly]
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
This verse envisions beating swords into plowshares and no war, contrasting with the battle and victory imagery in Revelation 15:2.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with 1 John 5:4
This verse says faith is the victory over the world, offering a subtler view of victory compared to the vivid overcoming of the beast in Revelation 15:2.
1 John 5:4: For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, [even] our faith. [is born: Gr. has been born]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency with the description in Revelation 15:2 might be the mention of a "sea of glass mixed with fire." Scientifically, a body of water cannot be mixed with fire in a stable form, as fire requires ignition, fuel, and oxygen, while water typically extinguishes fire by cutting off oxygen and cooling it down. This creates a contradiction with our scientific understanding of the interaction between fire and water.