Biblical Answer

Consequences of Not Believing in Jesus

If one does not believe in Jesus, they will face severe consequences. According to Jesus, "he who does not believe has been condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God" (John 3:18). This means that the person has already been judged and found guilty of their sins. The Bible states that "the wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23), and since the person has not accepted Jesus as their Savior, they will face eternal separation from God.

The consequences of not believing in Jesus are not limited to the afterlife. Jesus also stated that "whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it" (Matthew 16:25). This means that those who do not believe in Jesus may experience spiritual emptiness, a lack of purpose, and a sense of disconnection from God. The Bible also warns that those who do not believe in Jesus will be judged by God on the last day, and will be separated from Him forever.

The Bible teaches that believing in Jesus is not just a matter of intellectual assent, but a personal relationship with Him. Jesus said, "Have you not read what God said to you, I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? He is not the God of the dead but of the living" (Matthew 22:32). This means that believing in Jesus is not just about believing in a historical figure, but about having a living relationship with Him. Those who do not believe in Jesus are missing out on this relationship, and will face the consequences of their unbelief.