In this seventeenth installment expounding the book of John, John Ritenbaugh continues to examine the shepherd and door analogies occurring in John 10, depicting the close relationship of Jesus with His flock as the security and stability provided by His protection, as opposed to the self-centered and calloused approach of the hireling. Christ not only promises us life without end, but He also promises abundant life (quality eternal life -living life as God lives it) as well as protection from Satan. As Christ is one (in mind and purpose) with God the Father, we must be at one with God and other fellow believers through the medium of godly love, as opposed to the anarchy resulting from seeking our own way. Peace is produced by love; Christians are at unity with God and with each other when love is the driving force in our lives, prompting us to keep His commandments. An individual commissioned (sanctified by God's Holy Spirit) by God is God to Whom he is sent. With God's Holy Spirit, God sets His called ones apart, enabling them to live righteously and in unity with one another.

Abundant life Anarchy Antiochus Epiphanes Blasphemy Christ as door Christ as shepherd Desecration of the temple Envy Eternal life Feast of Dedication Festival of lights Gnosticism Hagios Hellenization of Jews Judas the Maccabeas Hireling Life without end Love Master's voice Ministry to Gentiles Other sheep not of this fold Pastor Sacrifice Self denial Shepherd in Judah Shepherd analogy Slave of sin Solomon's porch Wisdom from above Wolf in sheep's clothing