Contradiction with James 2:26
James emphasizes that faith without works is dead, which conflicts with Revelation 3:2's call to strengthen the works that remain, suggesting works alone are not sufficient.
James 2:26: For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. [spirit: or, breath]
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
These verses declare that salvation is by grace through faith and not by works, which may seem to contradict the call in Revelation 3:2 to complete their works.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
Paul says a person is justified by faith and not by works of the law, which contrasts the emphasis on strengthening works in Revelation 3:2.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with Romans 3:28
This verse states that a person is justified by faith apart from works of the law, presenting a different view than Revelation 3:2's focus on works.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Romans 4:2-5
It suggests that Abraham was justified by faith, not works, challenging the idea in Revelation 3:2 about perfecting works.
Romans 4:2-5: For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath [whereof] to glory; but not before God.
Contradiction with Titus 3:5
This emphasizes that salvation comes not by works of righteousness but by mercy, differing from Revelation’s urging for completed works.
Titus 3:5: Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;