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How do we know Jesus's claims about being the Good Shepherd are true?

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Jesus's truthfulness is verified through His voluntary sacrificial death, fulfilling the prophecies, and His unique relationship with the elect sheep.

The authenticity of Jesus's claims as the Good Shepherd is established through His sacrificial act on the cross, as He lays down His life willingly for the sheep (John 10:11). This act is not just an isolated event but is rooted in prophecy and His divine plan. Jesus's intimate knowledge of His sheep further affirms His claims; He does not just know them intellectually but has a deep, personal relationship with them, assuring them that they are secure in His care. This unity with the Father and His obedience to the Father's commands further affirm that Jesus is the Good Shepherd.
Scripture References: John 10:11, John 10:15, John 6:37

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The Good Shepherd
Dr. Steven J. Lawson · Mar 13, 2017
Joshua

Joshua

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