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God judged the world when it was full of sin.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Genesis+6%3A5-7&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Genesis 6:5–7|quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Genesis+18%3A20-21&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Genesis 18:20–21|quote= }}</ref> When the Israelites worshiped idols and committed evil deeds, God judged them with disasters, wars, etc.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=2+Kings+18%3A9-12&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=2 Kings 18:9–12|quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Jeremiah+44%3A22-23&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Jeremiah 44:22–23|quote= }}</ref> In the last days, at the end of redemption work, He will bring about the [[Last Judgment]]. | God judged the world when it was full of sin.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Genesis+6%3A5-7&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Genesis 6:5–7|quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Genesis+18%3A20-21&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Genesis 18:20–21|quote= }}</ref> When the Israelites worshiped idols and committed evil deeds, God judged them with disasters, wars, etc.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=2+Kings+18%3A9-12&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=2 Kings 18:9–12|quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Jeremiah+44%3A22-23&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Jeremiah 44:22–23|quote= }}</ref> In the last days, at the end of redemption work, He will bring about the [[Last Judgment]]. | ||
On that day, God appears as a fearful figure surrounded by fire<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Isaiah+66%3A15-16&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Isaiah 66:15–16|quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=2+Thessalonians+1%3A7-9&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=2 Thessalonians 1:7–9|quote= }}</ref> and judges the world with fire.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Zephaniah+1%3A14-18&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Zephaniah 1:14–18|quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=2+Peter+3%3A6-10&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=2 Peter 3:6–10|quote= }}</ref> God’s judgment does not end with the judgment of the flesh but continues with the judgment of the souls of the dead.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Hebrews+9%3A27&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Hebrews 9:27|quote= }}</ref> God, who knows all human actions and secrets, will reward or punish each person according to their deeds.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=2+Corinthians+5%3A10&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=2 Corinthians 5:10|quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Revelation+20%3A12&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Revelation 20:12|quote= }}</ref> The wicked will be punished according to their sins, and the Antichrist and Satan (the devil) will suffer forever in the lake of fire in [[hell]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Revelation+20%3A10&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Revelation 20:10|quote= }}</ref> On the contrary, the righteous, God’s people, receive rewards according to their deeds and reign as kings in [[heaven]] forever.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Revelation+22%3A5%2C&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Revelation 22:5, 12|quote= }}</ref> | On that day, God appears as a fearful figure surrounded by fire<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Isaiah+66%3A15-16&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Isaiah 66:15–16|quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=2+Thessalonians+1%3A7-9&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=2 Thessalonians 1:7–9|quote= }}</ref> and judges the world with fire.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Zephaniah+1%3A14-18&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Zephaniah 1:14–18|quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=2+Peter+3%3A6-10&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=2 Peter 3:6–10|quote= }}</ref> God’s judgment does not end with the judgment of the flesh but continues with the judgment of the souls of the dead.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Hebrews+9%3A27&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Hebrews 9:27|quote= }}</ref> God, who knows all human actions and secrets, will reward or punish each person according to their deeds.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=2+Corinthians+5%3A10&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=2 Corinthians 5:10|quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Revelation+20%3A12&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Revelation 20:12|quote= }}</ref> The wicked will be punished according to their sins, and the Antichrist and Satan (the devil) will suffer forever in the lake of fire in [[hell]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Revelation+20%3A10&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Revelation 20:10|quote= }}</ref> On the contrary, the righteous, God’s people, receive rewards according to their deeds and reign as kings in [[heaven]] forever.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Revelation+22%3A5%2C+12&OLWordSearchRange=beg&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Revelation 22:5, 12|quote= }}</ref> | ||
==The Love of God== | ==The Love of God== | ||