Paul and Apollos take over for each other's ministries in Corinth and Ephesus. As Paul meets disciples who weren't given the whole picture, the fine line between intellectualism and a genuine relationship with God are spelled out through the presence or lack of the Holy Spirit.

1. The fact that God's Word is being taught is more important than who is teaching it.

2. A ritual is only meaningful if it points to an ongoing reality.

3. Salvation is through receiving the Holy Spirit, not faking spiritual gifts or imitating Christian behavior.