What does the Bible say about Christ dying for His sheep?

In John 10:11-15, Jesus explicitly identifies Himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep. This demonstrates a specific, personal atonement where Christ's sacrifice is not for everyone indiscriminately, but for a definite group known as His sheep. The passage highlights how He knows His sheep and they know Him, emphasizing an intimate relationship established before time began, which speaks to God's sovereign grace in salvation. The clear indication is that Christ did not die to make salvation possible for everyone but to accomplish the salvation of those whom the Father had chosen and entrusted to Him.