The Ministry of Paul and Apollos (1 Cor. 3:1-9; Acts 18:24-28)

The Ministry of Paul and Apollos (1 Cor. 3:1-9; Acts 18:24-28)

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I. Characteristics of Apollos, a Godly servant

  1. Knowledgeable in the Scriptures (Acts 18:24)
  2. Fervent in spirit (Acts 18:25)
  3. Approachable and teachable (Acts 18:26; 1 Cor. 10:12)
  4. Steadfast and convincing (1 Cor. 15:58; Acts 18:28)
  5. His teaching and nurturing ministry was accepted by God (1 Cor. 3:6; 4:6)

II. “Watering” Ministry by Apollos

  1. The importance of “watering” in soul winning and church planting (1 Cor. 3:6-8)
  2. By way of “watering”:
  1. Labour (Matt. 9:37-38)
  2. Water (Acts 18:24)
  3. Purpose (1 Cor. 3:5)
  4. Faithfulness (1 Cor. 4:2, 6; 16:12)
  5. Humility (1 Cor. 4:6-7)

III. Labourers together with God

  1. Paul was dealing with carnal Christians in Corinth (1 Cor. 3:3; Gal. 5:16; Jas. 3:13-16; 1 Cor. 3:4; 1 Cor. 3:1-2; Rom. 8:5-10; Acts 18:27-28; 1 Cor. 3:5-6)
  2. Growth and increase is of God (1 Cor. 3:7-9; Col. 3:23-24; Rom. 14:10-12; 1 Cor. 3:12; 3:13-20; Eph2:19-22; 1 Cor. 10:6-11; 11:29-30; 1 Tim. 1:19-20; Gal. 5:7-12; Heb. 12:39)

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