1 Corinthians 15:3-8

For I passed on to you as of first importance what I also received—that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures,  and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day according to the scriptures,  and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.  Then he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep.  Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles.  Last of all, as though to one born at the wrong time, he appeared to me also.

Paul continues to encourage the Corinthian church with the good news of Christ crucified, Christ risen, and Christ appearing to His disciples and believers. The paramount place of this news again affirms that Jesus continues to value His relationship to His church. This truth is at the core of the gospel, and clearly states why all people have an invitation to be reconciled to God: because of Jesus. Psalm 118:21-23 says, “I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation. The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.” Thank you Jesus!