Question 49: Eternal Security

Jesus makes this bold claim while he is surrounded by angry religious leaders. They demand that he tell them plainly if he is the Messiah (John 10:24). Jesus and his followers could be stoned, depending on his answer. In this tense moment, Jesus makes a stunning promise about his followers’ security. The imagery of being held in Jesus’s and the Father’s hands would resonate deeply. Shepherds know the danger of predators trying to snatch sheep from the flock. Jesus assures his followers that God’s grip is stronger than any threat. This isn’t merely hopeful thinking but Jesus‘s definitive statement: believers are secure because God himself protects them...