¥According to the Bible, they were now convinced Jesus was alive:
¥Acts 1:3 (NIV) After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many
convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to
them over a period of forty days and spoke about the
kingdom of God.
¥They were now empowered by the Holy Spirit:
¥Acts 1:8 (NIV) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you;
and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and
in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the
earth.