What does the Bible say about perishing and salvation?

In scripture, 'perishing' refers not only to physical death but also to spiritual death, which is an eternal separation from God—a fate that Scripture warns everyone about. Jesus illustrates this in John 10:28, reassuring believers that they shall not perish but have eternal life. This concept emphasizes the need for salvation, as ‘whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have eternal life.’ Thus, to avoid perishing, one must embrace Jesus Christ as Savior, acknowledging Him as the source of eternal life.