In Acts 18, the story pauses for four verses to talk about one man — Apollos.
That matters.
Scripture does not waste space. If the Holy Spirit interrupts the narrative to highlight someone, we should pay attention.
Apollos “greatly helped those who through grace had believed.” That’s the summary of his life. He helped believers grow. He strengthened the Church. He made an impact.
And here’s the beautiful part: he wasn’t perfect.
He was eloquent. He knew Scripture deeply. But he didn’t know everything. Priscilla and Aquila had to pull him aside and explain the way of God more accurately. And what did Apollos do?
He listened.
That humility changed everything.
If you want a life that makes a difference — whether you just gave your life to Jesus or you’ve walked with Him for decades — here are three things we see in Apollos:
1. He was rooted in the Word.
The Word wasn’t a quick devotional scroll. It lived in him. It shaped him. It exploded inside him.
2. He was fervent in spirit.
The text says he was “boiling” in spirit. Not lukewarm. Not indifferent. Alive.
3. He was teachable.
Even as a gifted teacher, he allowed others to sharpen him.
Impact doesn’t start with influence.
Impact starts with surrender.
You don’t need a PhD.
You don’t need a platform.
You don’t need perfection.
You need hunger.
You need the Word.
You need the Spirit.
And you need humility.
That’s the Apollos Effect.
And it’s still available today.