Unsaved

In biblical terminology, the concept of being "unsaved" refers to individuals who have not received salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. This state is characterized by separation from God and the absence of eternal life, as outlined in scriptures such as John 3:18, which states that those who do not believe in the Son are condemned already. The term emphasizes the spiritual condition of those who have not accepted the redemptive work of Christ, described in Ephesians 2:1-3, where Paul explains that unsaved individuals are "dead in trespasses and sins," living in disobedience and under the influence of worldly desires.Theologically, being unsaved implies a lack of reconciliation with God, resulting in spiritual death and the potential for eternal separation from Him, often referenced as "the second death" in Revelation 20:14. Salvation, therefore, is seen as a transformative experience that brings an individual into a right relationship with God through faith, repentance, and acceptance of Jesus' sacrifice (Romans 10:9-10). This state of being unsaved underscores the urgency and importance placed on evangelism and the sharing of the gospel, as it is through faith in Jesus that individuals can transition from being unsaved to saved, receiving grace and eternal life (John 3:16).