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Back Ground:
Place: Alexandria, Ephesus
Apollos: Name of a god (Appollonia)
Caste: A Jew
Meaning: Destroyer
History: A prominent figure in the I st century (I Cor.
1:12; 3:4, 6)
Apollos: A destroyer, who shall come, when he gets an opportunity
QUALITIES OF A TRUE CHRISTIAN (ACTS.
8:24-28)
1.
He was a Jew (18:24)
* Not an inter cast but a pure Jew
*Are we true Christians
2. He was mighty in Scriptures (18:24)
* Mighty means “thorough knowledge’
a.
Why should we be mighty in the Scriptures?
* To be a witness 18:26
* To teach powerfully 18: 25
* In the assembly 18:27 (inner)
* In the synagogue 18:28 (outer)
b.
How can we be mighty in the Scriptures?
* Search it daily Acts17:11
* Hide in the heart Ps.
119:11
* Read Deut.
17:19
“It is better to be mighty in the Scriptures than mighty in the world’s wisdom”
3.
He was instructed the way of the Lord (v: 25)
* Many had been instructed by the Lord
Positive Figures
a. Noah (Gen.6:13) as the Lord commanded v:22
b.
Moses (Ex.
25-31) Tabernacle 40:16
c.
Theophilos Lk. 1:3, Acts 1:1
d.
Believers:
* By God’s Word
* By God’s servants
Negative figures
a. Lot’s wife
b.
Jude
Are we positive or negative figures?
4.
He was fervent in Spirit (18: 25)
Fervent: intensity of feeling or boiling (E.g.: 2 Pet.3:10, 12)
Result:
· Following God: Rom.12:11
· Proclamation of the Word: Acts 18:24
· Caring for God’s servants: 2 Cor.
7:7
Fervent Prayers: Jas.5:16
Fervent in charity: I Pet.
4:8
5.
He accurately declared God’s Word (18:25)
Accurately or Diligently
Bible is specific in those areas where we must be diligent
a. Diligently hearken to the Voice of the Lord: Ex. 15:26
b.
Diligently keep them Deut.
6:17
c.
Diligently let it be done Ezra 7:23
d.
Diligently teach children Deut.
6:7
e. Diligently follow every good works I Tim.
5:10
f.
Reward for those that diligently seek him (Heb.
11:6)
6.
He was humble in mind (18:26)
* Not proud of his talent
* Heard the voice of the God’s servants
* Moses: meekest man Num.
12:3
* Rewards of humility
Road to honor: 1 Kings 3:11:14
Leads to riches: Prov.
22:4
Brings blessings: 2 Chr.
7:14, 15
Guarantees exaltation: Jas.4:10
Ensures God’s presence: Isa.
57:15
Makes truly great: Matt.
18:4
7.
He was useful to others (18:27)
* Believers at Corinth.
8.
He refuted the Pharisees (18:28)
* In the synagogue.
* With the living Word.
9.
He watered (I Cor.3:6)
* Ministry of watering: all believers can do this.
10 .
He proved that Jesus is the Messiah
* Today we are here to proclaim that Jesus is God.
* Let’s focus on His last commandment (Mat 28: 18-20).
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