Contradictions and Paradoxes in Revelation 7:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Revelation 7:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Revelation 7:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, this verse tells us about an angel who comes from the east with a special mark from God. The angel calls out loudly to four other angels who have the power to harm the earth and the sea.

Revelation 7:2: And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea,

Contradiction with John 3:16

This verse speaks of God's love and salvation available to all humanity, while Revelation 7:2 describes a specific group being sealed, potentially contradicting the universal offer of salvation.

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 expresses God’s desire for all men to be saved, which might contrast with the selective sealing of people in Revelation 7:2.

1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

These verses highlight God's impartiality, whereas Revelation 7:2 might suggest a chosen group, which could be seen as partiality.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Romans 2:11

States there is no respect of persons with God, which can be perceived as contradictory to the selection or sealing of a specific group in Revelation 7:2.

Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Emphasizes equality in Christ without distinction, potentially conflicting with the notion of a distinct sealing process described in Revelation 7:2.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
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