Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 16:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 16:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 16:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the writer of the book, God is telling seven angels to pour out bowls filled with His anger on the earth because He is upset with the bad things people are doing. It's like giving a warning to everyone to pay attention and do better.

Revelation 16:1: And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse encourages peacemaking, which contradicts the destructive nature of the plagues in Revelation 16:1.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:9

This verse speaks of God appointing us to obtain salvation, contrasting the wrathful judgment poured out in Revelation 16:1.

1 Thessalonians 5:9: For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse promises plans for peace and not for evil, contradicting the wrath and judgment of Revelation 16:1.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with John 3:17

This verse mentions that God sent His Son not to condemn the world, whereas Revelation 16:1 speaks of judgment.

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 2 Peter 3:9

This verse emphasizes God's patience and desire for all to repent, contrasting with Revelation 16:1's depiction of executing judgment without delay.

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.
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