John 10:22–30
Christ’s sheep are eternally secure in the hands of the Son and the Father.
22 It was the Feast of the Dedication at Jerusalem.
23 It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in Solomon’s porch.
24 The Jews therefore came around him and said to him, “How long will you hold us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.”
25 Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you don’t believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name, these testify about me.
26 But you don’t believe, because you are not of my sheep, as I told you.
27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.
28 I give eternal life to them. They will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.
29 My Father who has given them to me is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of my Father’s hand.
30 I and the Father are one.”
Christ’s sheep are eternally secure in the hands of the Son and the Father.
To affirm Jesus’ divine unity with the Father and assure believers of eternal security.
The Good Shepherd, the Door, and the Son One with the Father
Jesus is the door and good shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep, gives them eternal life, holds them securely with the Father, and reveals his unity with the Father through his works.