Contradiction with John 1:1
While Revelation 3:14 refers to Jesus as "the beginning of the creation of God," John 1:1 emphasizes the divinity and eternal nature of Jesus, stating He was with God and was God, suggesting He is not created.
John 1:1: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Contradiction with Colossians 1:16
Revelation 3:14 describes Jesus as "the beginning of the creation of God," but Colossians 1:16 indicates that by Him all things were created, implying He Himself was not created.
Colossians 1:16: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether [they be] thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
Contradiction with Hebrews 1:10
This verse speaks of Jesus as the one who laid the foundation of the earth, which contrasts with the interpretation from Revelation 3:14, where Jesus is described as part of creation.
Hebrews 1:10: And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:
Contradiction with Colossians 2:9
In Revelation 3:14, the phrase "beginning of the creation of God" might imply a starting point, but Colossians 2:9 describes Jesus as having all the fullness of the Godhead bodily, indicating His complete divinity.
Colossians 2:9: For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
Contradiction with John 8:58
Jesus states "Before Abraham was, I am" indicating His eternal existence, which can contradict the idea of Jesus being a created entity as Revelation 3:14 might suggest.
John 8:58: Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
Paradox #1
The verse in question refers to Jesus as the "Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation." A potential doctrinal conflict here might arise when comparing this description with other biblical passages that discuss the nature of Jesus and creation. For example, some interpretations might see a contrast between this and Scriptures that present different aspects of Jesus' role or identity, leading to debates about his divine status or supremacy in creation. This could cause disagreement among various theological perspectives about how to understand Jesus' position relative to God the Father and creation.
Paradox #2
One possible contradiction with Revelation 3:14 is regarding the phrase identifying Jesus as the "beginning of God's creation." Some people interpret this to mean that Jesus was created, which could conflict with other parts of the Bible that describe Jesus as eternal and not a created being. This has led to different theological interpretations about Jesus' nature and relationship to God.