Bible Quote by David N. Steele
““Jesus Fulfills the Eternal Covenant Scripture represents the Lord Jesus Christ, in all that He did and suffered for His people, as fulfilling the terms of a gracious compact or arrangement which He had entered into with His heavenly Father before the foundation of the world. 1. Jesus was sent into the world by the Father to save the people whom the Father had given to Him. Those given to Him by the Father come to Him (see and believe in Him), and none of them shall be lost. (John 6:35-40) 2. Jesus, as the good shepherd, lays down His life for His sheep. All who are "His sheep" are brought by Him into the fold and are made to hear His voice and follow Him. Notice that the Father had given the sheep to Christ! (John 10:11, 14-18, 24-29 3. Jesus, in His High Priestly Prayer, prays not for the world, but for those given to Him by the Father. In fulfillment of the Father's charge, Jesus had accomplished the work the Father had sent Him to do - to make God known to His people and to give them eternal life. (John 17:1-11, 20, 24-26) pp. 45-48 ””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Eternal Covenant, author unknown, pages 45‑48
The passage explains that Jesus fulfills a pre‑existing divine agreement, acting as the shepherd who saves those given to Him by the Father.
In simple terms: Jesus completes God’s plan, saving those assigned to Him.
Key Takeaway
Trust in the covenant’s promise of salvation.
Themes
Christianity
salvation
covenant
Christology
faith
Mood
hopeful
reverent
inspirational
Type
theological
devotional
When to use this quote
- Sermon preparation
- Bible study
- personal devotion
- missionary work
Key Concepts
Divine election
sacrificial love
eternal life
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “given to Him” mean for personal responsibility?
- How does this covenant shape your daily faith practice?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations differ on predestination and free will.
