The Apostle Paul declared:
[15] And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
[16] All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
[17] That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
2 Timothy 3
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Jesus taught his disciples:
[14] I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine
[15] As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
[16] And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
John 10
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The ancient apostles thought that the “other sheep” referred to the Gentiles. Indeed the Gentiles were among the other sheep.
But the tribes of Israel had long been scattered to other nations and continents prior to Jesus’ birth. Some of these “lost tribes” even settled in the Americas and were also “other sheep.” The Resurrected Christ visited these sheep in their various locations. His visit to ancient America is recorded in the Book of Mormon, which is another testament of Jesus Christ.
The Book of Mormon is a volume of scripture which is also given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.
Please let me know if you would like to read the Book of Mormon. Then I will send one to you. Thank you.
May the Lord bless you,
Tom Irvine