Biblical Answer

The Consequences of Not Believing in Jesus

The Bible teaches that not believing in Jesus has severe consequences. In John 14:19, Jesus says, "Before long, the world will not see me any more. The resurrected Jesus would not reveal himself to the world." This implies that those who do not believe in Jesus will not have a personal relationship with Him, and will not experience the presence of God in their lives. In Matthew 16:24-25, Jesus says, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." This suggests that not believing in Jesus will lead to a life of separation from God, and a lack of purpose and meaning.

The Bible also teaches that not believing in Jesus will lead to spiritual death. In John 3:36, Jesus says, "Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on them." This implies that those who do not believe in Jesus will be condemned to eternal separation from God, and will face God's wrath. In addition, the Bible teaches that not believing in Jesus will lead to a life of doubt and unbelief. In Matthew 17:20, Jesus says, "He replied, 'Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.'" This suggests that not believing in Jesus will lead to a life of spiritual stagnation, and a lack of faith.

The Bible teaches that not believing in Jesus is a sin. In John 16:9, Jesus says, "The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have told you." This implies that the sin of unbelief is a failure to accept Jesus and His teachings. In addition, the Bible teaches that not believing in Jesus will lead to eternal separation from God. In Revelation 20:15, it says, "Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire." This implies that those who do not believe in Jesus will be condemned to eternal separation from God, and will face God's wrath. The Bible is concerned to restore this relationship between God and humanity, and to teach people about the consequences of not believing in Jesus. The consequences of not believing in Jesus are severe, and include spiritual death, a life of doubt and unbelief, and eternal separation from God.