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Textual Studies From The Gospel Of Luke & The Acts Of The Apostles
Lesson 45 – In Galatia & Phrygia 18:23 Paul begins his 3rd journey He travels through the same regions he had visited on his previous preaching trips He “strengthened all the disciples” while he was with them
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Lesson 45 – Apollos 18:24-28 Luke’s description of him vv. 24b-26a A Jew of Alexandrian birth An “eloquent” man “Mighty in the Scriptures” Instructed in the way of the Lord Fervent in spirit
Lesson 45 – Apollos 18:24-28 Luke’s description of him vv. 24b-26a “Teaching accurately concerning Jesus” Only acquainted with the baptism of John With what he knew, he began to “speak boldly” in the Jewish synagogue
Lesson 45 – Apollos 18:24-28 Priscilla & Aquila heard him…they took him aside and “explained to him the way of God more accurately” v. 26b He wanted to go to Achaia…the Ephesian brethren wrote the Corinthian brethren on his behalf v. 27a
Lesson 45 – Apollos 18:24-28 In Corinth, Apollos “helped greatly those who had believed” v. 27b He powerfully refuted the Jews in public, using the Scriptures to prove Jesus was the Christ v. 28
Lesson 45 – Apollos 18:24-28 A commendation of Priscilla & Aquila… They “took Apollos aside” Ù no need for shaming him re: what he didn’t have right After Paul left them in Ephesus, they greatly helped that local church…possibly even having a hand in establishing it v. 27
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Lesson 45 – In Ephesus 19:1-41 Paul comes to Ephesus v. 1a He fulfills his earlier promise cp. 18:20-21 Compare also to his earlier attempt cp. 16:6 This time the Holy Spirit says “ YES ” Now is the time for Paul to labor in Ephesus Rom 8:28 2 Pet 3:8
Lesson 45 – In Ephesus 19:1-41 Paul meets certain “disciples” vv. 1b-7 He asks them if they received the Holy Spirit when they were baptized v. 2a They had never even heard of the Spirit v. 2b Paul’s question re: their baptism indicated how they had been taught v. 3 cp. 18:24-25
Lesson 45 – In Ephesus 19:1-41 Paul meets certain “disciples” vv. 1b-7 He properly portrayed John as the forerunner to Jesus v. 4 This was all they needed to hear…they were then baptized in the name of Jesus v. 5 Paul imparted spiritual gifts to them vv. 6-7
The Baptisms Of Acts 19 Remission of sins Mt 3:1-6 Mk 1:4-5 Lk 3:3 Acts 19:4 Mt 3:16 Jn 3:22-23 Total Immersion John the Baptist Right 1 3 Wrong
The Baptisms Of Acts 19 Remission of sins Acts 2:38Acts 8:36-39 Total Immersion Jesus Christ Acts 2:38 Acts 19: