We are first introduced to Apollos in (Acts 18:24-26). He is described as a Jew who was an eloquent speaker and someone who knew the Scriptures well. Being someone who was taught the way of the Lord, he taught others with an enthusiastic spirit. His teachings were accurate about Jesus, although he only knew about John’s baptism.
When Priscilla and Aquila heard him speaking boldly in the synagogue, they explained to him the way of God more adequately. After this, his Christian brothers and sisters in Ephesus encouraged Apollos to travel to the believers in Achaia. He proved to be a great help to them by refuting the Jews with powerful arguments publicly, explaining to them that Jesus was Christ. (Acts 18:27-28)
Apollos Is Our Leader
Apollos would eventually become a major figure among Christians in Corinth. Some members of the Corinthian Church had begun to argue among each other about who they followed as their spiritual leader. Some were saying they followed Paul, while others were saying they followed Apollos, or Peter, or only Christ (1 Corinthians 1:12). When the Apostle Paul was made aware of this he rebuked the Corinthians, telling them there should be no divisions in the Church.
Paul continued by telling them that he and Apollos were only servants of God who did the work that the Lord gave them. He said I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow (1 Corinthians 3:6). They were instructed not to boast about human leaders anymore (1 Corinthians 3:21).
His Final Appearance
In his final appearance in the Bible, Apollos is mentioned in a letter from Paul to Titus. Paul instructs Titus to do everything he can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way and see that they have everything they need (Titus 3:13). It is apparent the great teacher had continued to be a loyal friend and help to Paul.
The Author Of Hebrews?
The author of Hebrews is unknown, but most scholars believe it to be Paul. For those who argue against Paul’s authorship, Apollos is one of the other early Christians proposed to possibly have been the Hebrew author.
What Happened To Apollos?
The Bible does not say what happened to Apollos. Although not a biblical fact, there is a tradition that says he eventually returned to Corinth and became one of the elders of the Church there.
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