Interpretation of the Bible / John 10:28-30
John 10:28-30 is a refreshing and hopeful promise for anyone seeking the assurance of eternal life. It is a promise in which Jesus, our Savior and Lord, assures us that we, His sheep, will have eternal life and that nothing and no one can take that life away from us.
The eternal life of Jesus
Jesus said in John 10:28 that He would give us eternal life. To understand eternal life, it is important to understand who Jesus is and why He is our Savior. In the New Testament, Jesus teaches us that He is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). He is the author and source of eternal life, salvation, and grace.
Eternal life is not just eternal life, but life in full fellowship with God. Eternal life is the opportunity to have a meaningful and lasting relationship with our Creator, the God who loves us and saved us through His Son.
The promise of never perishing
The second part of John 10:28 tells us of an even more exciting promise: that we will never perish. Jesus assures us of eternal life, in which we will never die again. This eternal life is not a temporary or limited life. It is eternal and in its presence brings us to a glorious and perfect state.
Jesus assures us that we can trust Him, that there is nothing more powerful that can take this eternal life from us. Neither sin, nor death, nor the devil, nor anything that happens in this world can prevent us from enjoying this life in it.
The protection of the Father
John 10:29 shows us that Jesus’ sheep are safe in the hands of the Father. This means that God is the protector of those who trust in Him. He cares for us and keeps us from harm. As believers, we must believe that God is in control of our lives and that He will protect us from any danger that comes our way. We must believe and trust Him.
I and the Father are one
John 10:30 has been the subject of many interpretations by theologians and Bible scholars throughout history. Generally speaking, it is clear that Jesus is affirming his divine identity and his oneness with God.
Some interpretations suggest that Jesus is drawing parallels with the Jewish belief in the oneness of God, thereby affirming his commitment to the beliefs of his people. Other scholars interpret the verse as affirming Jesus’ equality with God.