What happens to those who do not believe?

Scripture warns about the grave consequences of unbelief, illustrating it with historical examples. In Luke 11:31-32, Jesus mentions the judgment the Queen of Sheba and the men of Nineveh will bring against that generation for their refusal to believe in the greater truths revealed to them. Unbelief results in condemnation, as indicated in Ephesians 2:1-3, where those outside of Christ are described as 'dead in trespasses and sins,' living under the wrath of God. The rejection of God's truth ultimately leads to eternal separation from His grace and presence, turning what should have been opportunities for blessedness into instruments of torment. This stark reality emphasizes the urgency for all to heed God's Word and embrace faith in Christ.