Who are Christ's people?

Christ's people are those who were chosen by God before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4). These individuals are predestined to receive God's mercy and grace. In John 10:16, Jesus affirms that He has sheep not of this fold, indicating a specific and predetermined group that He came to save. The act of salvation involves calling these individuals out of darkness and into light, ensuring that they will hear His voice and respond in faith. Therefore, the identity and salvation of Christ’s people underscore the sovereign grace theology, which teaches that God’s elect will certainly come to faith and eternal life through the efficacy of Christ’s work.