Angels

The judgment of angels is a profound theme in Scripture, highlighting the consequences of rebellion against God. The most notable instance involves the angels who sinned, as referenced in 2 Peter 2:4: "For if God did not spare the angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell, delivering them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment." This passage underscores the severity of divine justice, as these angels are held in a state of confinement until the final judgment. Jude 1:6 further elaborates, "And the angels who did not stay within their own domain, but abandoned their proper dwelling, He keeps under darkness, bound with everlasting chains for judgment on that great day." These verses illustrate the certainty and seriousness of God's judgment upon those who transgress His divine order.

Flood

The Flood, as described in Genesis 6-9, serves as a monumental example of God's judgment upon a sinful world. Genesis 6:5-7 states, "Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time. And the LORD regretted that He had made man on the earth, and it grieved Him in His heart. So the LORD said, 'I will blot out man, whom I have created, from the face of the earth—every man and beast and crawling creature and bird of the air—for I am grieved that I have made them.'" The Flood was a divine response to pervasive human wickedness, yet it also demonstrated God's grace, as Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord (Genesis 6:8). Noah's obedience and the subsequent preservation of his family and the animal kingdom highlight God's mercy amidst judgment.

Sodom and Gomorrah

The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah is another vivid example of divine judgment, emphasizing the consequences of rampant immorality and sin. Genesis 18:20-21 records God's awareness of the cities' grievous sin: "Then the LORD said, 'The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great. Because their sin is so grievous, I will go down to see if their actions fully justify the outcry that has reached Me. If not, I will find out.'" Despite Abraham's intercession, the cities were ultimately destroyed due to their unrepentant wickedness. Genesis 19:24-25 describes the judgment: "Then the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens. Thus He overthrew those cities and the entire plain, including all the inhabitants of the cities and everything that grew on the ground." This event serves as a sobering reminder of God's holiness and the inevitable judgment upon sin, while also highlighting His mercy in sparing Lot and his family.