he expected his disciples to continue to spread his teachings after the ascension
acts 1:11
'this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven shall come in like the manner as ye have seen him go in heaven'
acts 2:4
'and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost'
day of Pentecost
tongues of fire over apostles heads
gained courage to go out and preach
GaudiumetSpes 16
'conscience is the most secret core and sanctuary of a man, there he is alone with God, whose voice echoes in his depths, in a wonderful manner conscience reveals that law which is fulfilled by love of God and neighbour'
CCC2039
'personal conscience and reason should not be in set opposition to the moral law or the magisterium of the church'
teachings shouldn't be ignored even if conscience says otherwise
1 Corinthians 15:17
'if Christ has not been raised your faith is futile and you are still in your sins'