he was raised —on the third day —according to the Scriptures he appeared —to … then to … —Then … to … —Then … to …, then to … —Last of all … to … It is crucial to note that these four articles, like the majority of the bulleted points collected from the shorter statements of the gospel, are not speculative theological or philosophical assertions but narrative statements. Paul’s gospel is a story, a narrative about what God and Christ have done “for us.” His good news has, therefore, a twofold character.