In this sermon from Durango Vineyard Church, Pastor Brian Firle argues that theology isn't reserved for pastors, professors or Bible scholars. Every time we wrestle with questions about purpose, hope, love, suffering, meaning and God, we're doing theology. The more important question is this: What is shaping what we believe about God? And specifically, what role does Scripture play in that understanding?

Continuing through Acts 18, Brian introduces Apollos — an intelligent, passionate and gifted teacher who knew the Scriptures well and taught about Jesus with enthusiasm and accuracy. But Apollos didn't know everything. Priscilla and Aquila recognized what was missing, took him aside and helped him understand the way of God more fully. Rather than diminishing Apollos, that willingness to keep learning equipped him to become an even more effective disciple and teacher.

That raises some challenging questions for every follower of Jesus: Could we explain who Jesus is with both enthusiasm and accuracy? Do we understand His life, death and resurrection well enough to communicate them to someone else? And are we humble enough to have our own “Priscilla and Aquila” — people who can challenge us, teach us and show us what we may be missing?

Brian's challenge isn't about earning a grade for biblical knowledge. It's about becoming equipped disciples who can help make other disciples. That requires community, mentors, thoughtful content and intentional practices — but the foundation can remain remarkably simple: put yourself among people who are pursuing Jesus, read your Bible and pray. There is always more to discover, because none of us ever graduates from being a student of God.