Scripture: John 20:19-31

We Believe Because Jesus Came to Us

“Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you’.” (v19)

“Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’” (v26)

“You did not choose me, but I chose you . .. (John 15:16)

We Believe Because Jesus Empowered Us

“And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit’.” (v22)

“In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance. . .” (Ephesians 1:13-14)

Because We Believe, Jesus Has Sent Us

“As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” (v21)

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:8)

Because We Believe, Jesus Will Resurrect Us

“But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” (v31)

“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)