Are we Christ’s sheep because we believe, or do we believe because we are his sheep?
John 10:26 NKJV But you do not believe, because you are not of My sheep, as I said to you. John 10:27-28 NKJV My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. [28] And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.
John 10:1 - 42
ESV - 1 Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. 2 But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
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Charles Crabtree
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Tim Maas
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In Ephesians 2:8-9, the Bible indicates that even the faith that saves us is not of ourselves, but is a gift of God. Also, Jesus Himself said in John 15:16, "You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that you should go and bring forth fruit." These verses indicate that we believe because we are His sheep. We can claim no credit for our faith or salvation (although we can choose to reject Christ's calling, for which we alone are accountable).
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