New Testament Vol 1-New Version Quotes

“Note: In the scriptures, the Holy Ghost is often compared to fire. The symbolism comes from the use of fire to purify gold. The gold ore is put in a container (a crucible) and fire is used to heat it. The ore melts, the impurities float to the top, and the pure gold settles to the bottom. The impurities are then discarded and pure gold remains. Thus, the gold is purified by fire. Similarly, the Holy Ghost purifies us, if we allow it. Example: We commit sin. The Holy Ghost points it out and causes our conscience to burn within us. We respond by repenting. The Atonement of Christ cleanses us. Thus we are purified, bit by bit.”
― David J. Ridges, The New Testament Made Easier, Part 1: Mathew, Mark, Luke & John

“16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold [are not on this continent]: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd [all of my righteous followers will ultimately come together with me in celestial glory]. We know from 3 Nephi 15:21 that Jesus was referring to the Nephites on the American continent when He said, “Other sheep I have, which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice;” (verse 16 above). We know also that there were yet other sheep besides the Nephites. To the Nephites, Jesus said, “I say unto you that I have other sheep, which are not of this land, neither of the land of Jerusalem” (3 Nephi 16:1). As we read 3 Nephi 17:4, we are told that Jesus was referring to the lost ten tribes.”
― David J. Ridges, The New Testament Made Easier, Part 1: Mathew, Mark, Luke & John