Acts 9: 26-31

The newly converted Saul has been preaching in the name of Jesus, and is accepted by the apostolic church in Jerusalem.

 

1 John 3: 18-24

God’s commandments can be summed up in two imperatives: to believe in Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he taught us.

 

John 15: 1-8

The grace of Christ, which he gives to us, is the source of all our belief and good works.  We are called to be his disciples and to be fruitful.

 

Acts 3: 13-15

Peter tells the leaders of Israel that although they rejected Jesus, he is their way to salvation.

 

1 John 3: 1-2

When Christ appears, we will recognise him because we have been made the children of God.

 

John 10: 11-18

Jesus is the Good Shepherd, loved by the Father and freely offering up his life on our behalf.

Acts 3: 13-15
We are witnesses to the resurrection and the forgiveness of sins.

1 John 2: 1-5
God’s love comes to perfection within us if we turn back to the Father.

Luke 24: 35-48
Jesus has been raised from the dead so that the forgiveness of sins can be preached to all peoples.

Acts 4 32-35

The life of the first community is characterised by a unity of mind and heart and common life.

1 John 5: 1-6

The resurrection of Jesus and our faith in him have overcome the world.

John 20: 19-31

In the upper room the risen Lord appears, and a doubting man finds faith.

Acts 10:34. 37-43
Peter proclaims the message that all who believe in Jesus will have their sins forgiven.

Colossians 3: 1-4
Paul teaches that when Christ is revealed, his followers too will be revealed in all their glory.

John 20: 1-9
Very early on Easter morning, Mary Magdalene comes to the tomb.  What she finds there sends her running to fetch Peter and the beloved disciple.