1Co 3:6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.
1Co 3:7 So then neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth.
1Co 3:8 Now the one who plants and the one who waters are equal, and each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.
1Co 3:7 So then neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth.
1Co 3:8 Now the one who plants and the one who waters are equal, and each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.
1Co 3:9 For we are God's co-workers.
Evangelism can be a discouraging thing. At the same time, it can be the most rewarding experience of your life. What greater joy than leading another person into an eternity with Jesus. Paul uncovers what I could consider the “myth” of evangelism. The “if I don’t lead the person I am witnessing to to Christ, I am a failure” syndrome. So, what does Paul say about this? What is our role as evangelists for Christ?
First of all, Paul says he planted. Paul shared the gospel he was entrusted with (2 Timothy 1:12). Then, Apollos came along and watered that seed. Paul opened the door to Christ and Apollos led the person through.
What was next? Paul shared the gospel. Apollos led the person to Christ. God gave them growth! Paul and Apollos efforts were useless without God giving growth.
Is it good to share the gospel? Yes! Is it good to lead someone to Christ? Yes! What is the best though? The growth in a Christian’s that only God can give. God uses us to accomplish His final means.
We are God’s co- workers.
Paul didn’t water, but Apollos didn’t plant. Who was more obedient? Neither. We need to labor for God in everyway, whether we have the opportunity to plant or water. Our labor will not go unnoticed by God.
Aaron
What was next? Paul shared the gospel. Apollos led the person to Christ. God gave them growth! Paul and Apollos efforts were useless without God giving growth.
Is it good to share the gospel? Yes! Is it good to lead someone to Christ? Yes! What is the best though? The growth in a Christian’s that only God can give. God uses us to accomplish His final means.
We are God’s co- workers.
Paul didn’t water, but Apollos didn’t plant. Who was more obedient? Neither. We need to labor for God in everyway, whether we have the opportunity to plant or water. Our labor will not go unnoticed by God.
Aaron
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