In this well known figure of speech, Jesus calls himself the "good shepherd" who cares for his sheep. Jesus also claims to be the gate through which the sheep must enter. In this dual role, Jesus is the way to the Father, AND the means of guiding and protecting those who have found God through him. Jesus also warns his disciples that there are others who will try to lead the sheep astray if they don't listen carefully to their message. In addition, Jesus offers abundant life to those who believe in him which he was able to achieve by choosing to lay down his life on our behalf and then taking it back up again. This message of Jesus in the Gospel of John makes clear that Jesus is the exclusive path to God, all others lead to false hope.
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