Contradiction with Matthew 22:14
Revelation 20:8 speaks of a vast number gathered for battle, whereas Matthew 22:14 emphasizes that "many are called, but few are chosen," suggesting a smaller chosen group.
Matthew 22:14: Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in [his] talk.
Contradiction with John 3:16
John's verse speaks of God's love and the opportunity for eternal life for all who believe, which contrasts with the narrative of conflict and deception seen in Revelation 20:8.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4
This verse states God's desire for all to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth, which contradicts the portrayal of deception in Revelation 20:8.
1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
It emphasizes God's patience and desire for everyone to come to repentance, contrasting with the gathering of deceived nations in Revelation 20:8.
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 Romans 8:31
Suggests that if God is for us, no one can be against us, in contrast to Revelation 20:8's portrayal of nations opposing God's people.
Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction in the idea of God allowing evil forces to gather for a final battle after a period of peace. They might wonder why an all-powerful and good deity would allow such a situation to occur, raising questions about the nature of divine justice and goodness.
Paradox #2
The verse mentions a large, seemingly uncountable number of people ("as the sand of the sea"). A contradiction might arise if one tries to interpret this literally because it could be seen as inconsistent with any finite or specific number. The idea of using such an immense and indefinite metaphor can create confusion when trying to understand it in precise numerical terms.