Jesus says: "And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd."
Who are the "other sheep"?
(Yes, I know the Mormons claim the Book of Mormon covers this. I am curious to know what non-Mormons have to say about it).
2007-04-27 09:56:38 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Gentiles. To confirm this, just look at the two major groups that Jesus spoke about throughout His ministry, the Jew (the first to hear the good news) then to the Gentile. If you see this clearly, then many of the events during the gospels and also Acts will become simple to understand.
2007-04-27 09:59:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
According to the Strong's Hebrew and Greek Dictionaries
Properly the neuter of a presumed derivative of G4260; something that walks forward (a quadruped), that is, (specifically) a sheep (literally or figuratively): - sheep ([-fold]).
From G4253 and the base of G939; to walk forward, that is, advance (literally or in years): - + be of a great age, go farther (on), be well stricken.
A primary preposition; “fore”, that is, in front of, prior (figuratively superior) to. In compounds it retains the same significations: - above, ago, before, or ever. In compounds it retains the same significations.
From βαίνω bainō (to walk); a pace (“base”), that is, (by implication) the foot: - foot.
2007-04-27 10:05:42 · answer #2 · answered by MoPleasure4U 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 'other sheep' were non-Jews. Jesus came to save Gentiles as well as Jews. This is an insight into His worldwide mission-to die for the sins of the world.
2007-04-27 10:13:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
God's chosen people is Israel. God longed for them to love Him and to accept all of His commandments. But, they rejected Jesus, who was God Himself, as their Savior.
The true Jews will in the end accept Jesus, who was born a Jew, as their Savior. That is the first group of sheep.
The second group of sheep are those of us who are gentiles and who are grafted into the tree by accepting Jesus as our Savior. Jesus is the one shepherd and He is Lord of both groups who under Him become ONE as God's people.
2007-04-27 10:05:11 · answer #4 · answered by me m 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The scientology people will tell you its people on other planets!!!
plain and simple though its all the non-Jews that is all the gentile nations. Which we have been adopted and grafted in by his blood.So were are heir to all the promises of Abraham Isaac and Jacob.
2007-04-27 10:02:14 · answer #5 · answered by alphaomegadisciple 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe this was made in reference to the non - Jews or Gentiles that would be called into gods grace later. Praise our father and his beloved son " our Savior" Jesus Christ!
2007-04-27 10:01:54 · answer #6 · answered by S.O.S. 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jesus said, He came ONLY for the house of Israel. Therefore, His other sheep He spoke of could only be a remnant of the House of Israel, scattered over the world.
2007-04-27 19:47:57 · answer #7 · answered by mormon_4_jesus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gentiles
2007-04-27 09:59:41 · answer #8 · answered by wanda3s48 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Would that not be people who are destined to become followers of Jesus? I am assuming Jesus was looking to the future and the disciples going out to spread the gospel and that they would know Him by the power of the Holy Spirit.
2007-04-27 10:00:41 · answer #9 · answered by Delerious? 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Could be anyone. I think he may have been talking about those who he was to rescue from the lower parts during his burial and before his Resurrection. Many of the dead were raised at his Ascension.
2007-04-27 10:00:06 · answer #10 · answered by Bimpster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋