John 10:7

“Then said Jesus unto them again, etc.] By way of explanation of the above parable, since they did not understand it: verily, verily, I say unto you; this is certainly truth, and what may be depended on as such, whether it will be believed or not: I am the door of the sheep; and of none but them; not of goats, dogs, or swine; none but sheep enter at this door; and all the sheep do sooner or later: Christ is the door to them, by which they enter into a visible church state, and are let into a participation of the ordinances of it, as baptism and the Lord’s supper: no man comes into a church, at the right door, or in a right way, or has a right to partake of Gospel ordinances, but he that truly…”

“I am the door of the sheep--that is, the way in to the fold, with all blessed privileges, both for shepherds and sheep (compare Joh 14:6; Eph 2:18).”

“I am the door - I am the way by which ministers and people enter the true church. It is by his merits, his intercession, his aid, and his appointment that they enter. Of the sheep - Of the church. return to 'Top of Page'”

“I am the door - Christ is both the Door and the Shepherd, and all things. John 10:8”

“10:7 I am: See study note on 6:35. A good shepherd is known for guarding the sheep at the gate as a sentry.”

“I am: Joh 10:1, Joh 10:9, Joh 14:6; Eph 2:18; Heb 10:19-22 the sheep: Psa 79:13, Psa 95:7, Psa 100:3; Isa 53:6; Eze 34:31; Luk 15:4-6 John 10:8”