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How are believers referred to in the Bible other than as sheep?
The general names used to refer to believers are: ‘believers,’ ‘brethren,’ ‘disciples,’ ‘elect,’ ‘flock,’ ‘friends,’ and ‘saints.’
- Acts 5:14 And believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women
- Romans 7:4 Therefore, my brethren, you also have become dead to the law through the body of Christ, that you may be married to another—to Him who was raised from the dead, that we should bear fruit to God
- John 13:35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.
- 2 Timothy 2:10 Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
- Luke 12:32 Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
- John 15:14 You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.
- Colossians 1:2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are in Colosse: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
I hope you find this helpful.
God bless,
Glenn
