What does Jesus say about the one who does not have the Son?
Jesus says the one who does not have the Son does not have life. The wrath of God abides on him, and he is condemned already. That person is headed only toward eternal spiritual death, because he lacks the Son and therefore lacks eternal life.
Les explains that being carnally minded is death, and he ties this to Jesus’ words in John’s gospel. Jesus said that he who has the Son has life, but he who does not have the Son does not have life. The wrath of God abides on him, and he is condemned already. Les adds that lost people are headed in only one direction: spiritual death, eternal. This is distinct from a carnal believer, who is in the body of Christ but not Spirit-filled or Spirit-directed.
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.