Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.
The sheep
Bible References
I am
John 10:1
"Truly, truly, I tell you, the person who does not enter the sheep corral through the gate, but climbs over another way [i.e., over the fence], is a thief and a robber. [Note: "Thief" suggests quiet subtlety, while "robber" suggests open aggression].
John 14:6
Jesus answered him, "I am the way [to God], and the truth [to believe], and the life [to live]. No one can go to the Father, except through [believing in] me.
Ephesians 2:18
For through Him we [Jews and Gentiles] both have access to the Father by means of one Holy Spirit.
Hebrews 10:19
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Holy of Holies [i.e., heaven] by means of the blood of Jesus,
The sheep
Luke 15:4
"Which one of you who has a hundred sheep, and loses one of them, would not leave the ninety-nine in a deserted place and go looking for the lost one until he finds it?