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How do we know that not everyone is one of Christ's sheep?

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Christ states in John 10:26 that some do not believe because they are not His sheep.

In John 10:26, Jesus directly addresses the Pharisees, indicating that their inability to believe stems from the fact that they are not among His sheep. This distinction underscores the Reformed belief in particular redemption, where Christ's atoning sacrifice is effective only for those whom the Father has given to Him. This doctrine aligns with the idea that God's grace is sufficient and limited to His chosen people, rather than extended to all individuals indiscriminately, as emphasized in Matthew 25 where humanity is separated into 'sheep' and 'goats'.
Scripture References: John 10:26, Matthew 25

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