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1 | Is Jesus the 'Eternal Father'? | Is 9:6 | Makarios | 9843 | ||
Greetings Ray! I find your connection of the 'accuracy' of capitalization to Priscilla and Aquila explaining the way of God to Apollos more 'accurately' as quite interesting! :) We could go on to explore what these verses (Acts 18:25-28) meant when the "way of God" was explained more accurately to Apollos.. "18:25- Apollos was "instructed in the way of the Lord" with much thoroughness. The Greek word translated "instructed" is the source of our word "catechized," a compound of "again" (, Gk.) and "to echo" or "to sound" (, Gk.). The idea is to re-echo or to teach a student by repetitious sounding, an old and proven method of oral instruction which was popular among Hebrews. Apollos was also "fervent in the spirit" and could teach "accurately" or diligently concerning the faith. One great gap loomed in his total makeup: he knew "only the baptism of John." At this point the sensitivity for ministry of Aquila and Priscilla appeared. On hearing Apollos preach accurately, in fervent spirit and with boldness, they were moved to take "him aside" and to expound to him "the way of God more accurately" (v. 26). Therefore, a sensitivity to someone's need, a concern for his spiritual instruction and accurate information, resulted in Apollos joining the efforts of the apostles. His expertise and eloquence may explain why some have suggested that he wrote the Book of Hebrews. Before embracing the faith, which centered in a Christ who had already come rather than in the message implied by the knowledge of the "baptism of John," Apollos had already shown great acumen and fervor. He was also bold "in the synagogue" at a time when all care and tact were necessary in approaching the Hebrews with the gospel of a Messiah who had already come and accomplished His work of redemption. Apollos gained the confidence of the brethren of the area. When he wanted to go over into Achaia, the brethren wrote to the disciples to receive him despite his unusual preparation and his background (v. 27). He was a very persuasive and convincing speaker, inasmuch as he presented the O.T. Scriptures in a vigorous manner that inspired many Jews in Achaia to believe Jesus was the Christ (v. 28)." (Believer's Study Bible) "Ordinances, Baptism by Holy Spirit—Apollos had been instructed in the way of the Lord Jesus. He taught about Jesus accurately, but he knew only John’s baptism. For him baptism had been a sign of repentance and expectation. He had to learn that baptism was a symbol of the death and resurrection of Christ and thus of the believer’s new life in Christ." (Disciple's Study Bible) Ray, these are interesting questions. We could study any verses that you like! :) Nolan |
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2 | Is Jesus the 'Eternal Father'? | Is 9:6 | Ray | 9879 | ||
Hi Nolan, Let's leave the Child here in Isaiah and go to the Prophet of John 1:21. | ||||||