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John 20:30-31
New English Translation
30 Now Jesus performed[a] many other miraculous signs in the presence of the[b] disciples, which are not recorded[c] in this book.[d] 31 But these[e] are recorded[f] so that you may believe[g] that Jesus is the Christ,[h] the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.[i]
1 Corinthians 15:12-20
New English Translation
No Resurrection?
12 Now if Christ is being preached as raised from the dead,[a] how can some of you say there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is futile and your faith is empty. 15 Also, we are found to be false witnesses about God, because we have testified against God that he raised Christ from the dead, when in reality he did not raise him, if indeed the dead are not raised. 16 For if the dead are not raised, then not even Christ has been raised. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is useless; you are still in your sins. 18 Furthermore, those who have fallen asleep[b] in Christ have also perished. 19 For if only in this life we have hope in Christ, we should be pitied more than anyone.
20 But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
John 20:19-29
New English Translation
Jesus’ Appearance to the Disciples
19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the disciples had gathered together[a] and locked the doors[b] of the place[c] because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders.[d] Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.[e] 21 So Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. Just as the Father has sent me, I also send you.” 22 And after he said this, he breathed on them and said,[f] “Receive the Holy Spirit.[g] 23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, they are forgiven;[h] if you retain anyone’s sins, they are retained.”[i]
The Response of Thomas
24 Now Thomas (called Didymus),[j] one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied,[k] “Unless I see the wounds[l] from the nails in his hands, and put my finger into the wounds from the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will never believe it!”[m]
26 Eight days later the disciples were again together in the house,[n] and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked,[o] Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put[p] your finger here, and examine[q] my hands. Extend[r] your hand and put it[s] into my side. Do not continue in your unbelief, but believe.”[t] 28 Thomas replied to him,[u] “My Lord and my God!”[v] 29 Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are the people[w] who have not seen and yet have believed.”[x]
Apostles' Creed
United Methodist Hymnal
Traditional Version
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord;
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried;*
the third day he rose from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic** church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.