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How do we know that Christ's sacrifice was for His sheep?

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Jesus explicitly states that He lays down His life for the sheep, indicating His sacrifice is particular to them (John 10:15).

Christ's declaration in John 10:15 that He lays down His life for the sheep underscores the doctrine of particular redemption. He clarifies that His atonement is not for all individuals without exception, but specifically for those He identifies as His sheep. This echoes the Reformed theological understanding that Christ's sacrificial death was designed for a particular people chosen by God (Ephesians 1:4-5). His role as the Good Shepherd and the certainty of salvation for those sheep is affirmed throughout Scripture, where His promise is that none will be lost (John 10:28).
Scripture References: John 10:15, John 10:28, Ephesians 1:4-5

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The Good Shepherd
Paul Mahan · May 21, 1997
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