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Unbelief, in the biblical context, is more than mere doubt or skepticism; it is a fundamental rejection or lack of faith in God and His promises. This condition is often depicted in Scripture as being inseparably linked with spiritual defilement, a state of impurity that affects both the heart and actions of individuals.

The Bible frequently associates unbelief with a hardened heart, a condition that leads to moral and spiritual corruption. In Hebrews 3:12-13 , the author warns, "See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God. But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness." Here, unbelief is described as a "wicked heart," indicating its defiling nature, which can lead to a complete turning away from God.

In the Old Testament, the Israelites' unbelief is often highlighted as a cause of their defilement and subsequent judgment. Psalm 106:24-26 recounts, "They despised the pleasant land; they did not believe His promise. They grumbled in their tents and did not listen to the voice of the LORD. So He raised His hand and swore to cast them down in the wilderness." Their unbelief led to disobedience and a failure to enter the Promised Land, illustrating how unbelief defiles and separates individuals from God's blessings.

The New Testament continues this theme, emphasizing that unbelief is not merely an intellectual stance but a moral failing that defiles the soul. In Titus 1:15-16 , Paul writes, "To the pure, all things are pure, but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are defiled. They profess to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed." This passage underscores the inseparable link between unbelief and defilement, as it corrupts both thought and behavior.

Jesus Himself addressed the defiling nature of unbelief during His ministry. In Mark 9:19 , He laments, "O unbelieving generation, how long must I remain with you? How long must I put up with you?" His words reflect the frustration with the pervasive unbelief that hindered the people's ability to receive His teachings and miracles, thus remaining in a state of spiritual impurity.

The defilement of unbelief is also evident in its consequences. In John 3:18 , it is stated, "Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son." Unbelief results in condemnation, a state of spiritual defilement that separates individuals from the life and light offered through faith in Christ.

Throughout Scripture, unbelief is portrayed as a serious spiritual condition that defiles the heart and mind, leading to separation from God and His promises. It is a pervasive issue that requires repentance and faith to overcome, as only through belief in God and His Word can one be cleansed from the defilement of unbelief.

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Titus 1:15
To the pure all things are pure: but to them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.
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Regeneration by Faith. Of Repentance.
... he may purge us from all iniquity and defilement, and bring ... because, as already seen,
it is inseparable from the ... I did it ignorantly in unbelief;" otherwise he ...
/.../the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 3 regeneration by faith.htm

Oration Concerning Simeon and Anna
... joint-partner of His throne and inseparable from His ... reward of the Jews for their
unbelief, which caused ... of a servant, yet immaculately and without defilement. ...
/.../the writings of methodius fragments/oration concerning simeon and anna.htm

On the Article, and in one Holy Ghost, the Comforter, which Spake ...
... The Faith is indivisible; the worship inseparable. ... eyes, and fled from the sight,
and escaped the defilement? ... him not blame the Spirit, but his own unbelief. ...
/.../cyril/lectures of s cyril of jerusalem/lecture xvi on the article.htm

Continuation of the Discourse on the Holy Ghost.
... the Son and the Holy Ghost, is inseparable and harmonious ... teach thee that generation
was without defilement or taint ... if thou hast fallen in unbelief, from this ...
/.../cyril/lectures of s cyril of jerusalem/lecture xvii continuation of the.htm

Letter cxxv. To Rusticus.
... stilled the craving caused by their unbelief through the ... garb, and long beards) are
inseparable from women ... you may preserve your youth from defilement, that you ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/letter cxxv to rusticus.htm

The Doctrine of Jesus Christ.
... no mighty works because of the unbelief of men ... the Scriptures, that it is absolutely
inseparable from it ... not be touched without causing defilement, sacred times ...
/.../evans/the great doctrines of the bible/the doctrine of jesus christ.htm

Entire Sanctification
... heart, filling it with darkness, and prejudice, and unbelief. ... cleansed from all sin
and defilement, and filled ... holiness and happiness are as inseparable as sin ...
//christianbookshelf.org/clarke/entire sanctification/entire sanctification.htm

The Priesthood of Christ
... as the other members of the body, free from defilement. ... could not enter in because
of unbelief." (Hebrews 3 ... consists of a most intimate and inseparable union of ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/oration iv the priesthood of.htm

A Treatise of the Fear of God;
... Why, says he, "mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts" (Isaiah 6:5).
But do you think that this outcry was caused by unbelief? ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/a treatise of the fear.htm

Life and Works of Rufinus with Jerome's Apology Against Rufinus.
... I believe, namely, that the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are of one Godhead,
of one Substance: a Trinity coeternal, inseparable, incorporeal, invisible ...
/.../various/life and works of rufinus with jeromes apology against rufinus /