Contradiction with Matthew 24:30-31
These verses describe a public and visible coming of Christ, as opposed to the private vision seen by John in Revelation 4:1.
Matthew 24:30-31: And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
This passage speaks of a future event involving all believers, in contrast to the immediate invitation extended solely to John in Revelation 4:1.
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17: For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
Contradiction with John 5:28-29
Jesus describes a simultaneous resurrection of all the dead, differing from the selective calling up of one individual as seen in Revelation 4:1.
John 5:28-29: Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,
Contradiction with Acts 2:34-35
Peter indicates that David has not ascended into the heavens, while Revelation 4:1 describes an immediate entrance to heaven.
Acts 2:34-35: For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
Contradiction with Mark 13:32
States that no one, not even the Son, knows the time of the end, whereas Revelation 4:1 suggests a revelation of future events.
Mark 13:32: But of that day and [that] hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.
Contradiction with Luke 17:20-21
Jesus speaks of the Kingdom of God being within us, compared to the heavenly scene viewed in Revelation 4:1.
Luke 17:20-21: And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: [with...: or, with outward shew]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 37:12-14
Describes a physical resurrection on Earth, in contrast to the spiritual invitation to heaven in Revelation 4:1.
Ezekiel 37:12-14: Therefore prophesy and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, O my people, I will open your graves, and cause you to come up out of your graves, and bring you into the land of Israel.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5
Claims the dead know nothing, contradicting the visionary knowledge John receives in Revelation 4:1.
Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.