Light + Truth Other Sheep Are Out There, and Christ Will Have Them
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Apr 14, 2026 
John Piper, Reformed pastor and founder of Desiring God, delivers a sermon on John 10:16. He explores shepherd imagery tied to Pauline theology. He warns against twists of election that quench mission zeal. He traces how the text has spurred missionaries and urges perseverance grounded in Christ who gathers his scattered people.
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Sovereign Order Of Salvation
- The order of salvation shows God sovereignly gives people to the Son, Christ dies for them, calls them, grants eternal life, and keeps them forever.
- John Piper links this Pauline sequence to missionary zeal: assurance of possession fuels perseverance in hard fields.
John 10:16 Against Smug Exclusivism
- John Piper argues John 10:16 breaks smug exclusivism by declaring Christ has sheep beyond the Jewish fold.
- He traces historical awakenings (John Eliot, David Brainerd) where that verse drove outreach to outsiders.
Missionary Lives Stirred By John 10:16
- John Piper recounts John Eliot learning Algonquin and spending 40 years to reach Native Americans after hearing Jesus' words.
- He also cites David Brainerd who sacrificed health and life to minister to Indigenous peoples.
