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12. Jan. 2023 · The zeal of the Lord is God’s divine jealousy with which He operates to protect and restore His people: “For out of Jerusalem will come a remnant, and out of Mount Zion a band of survivors. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this” (Isaiah 37:32; see also 2 Kings 19:3; Zechariah 1:14; 8:2).
- What does the Bible say about being zealous / having zeal?
Answer. Zeal can be defined as “focused desire,...
- What does the Bible say about being zealous / having zeal?
46 Bible verses about Zeal. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z. 46 Bible Verses about Zeal. Most Relevant Verses. 1 Kings 19:9-10. Then he came there to a cave and lodged there; and behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and He said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”
24. Nov. 2007 · Biblical Texts to Show God’s Zeal for His Own Glory. Article by. John Piper. Founder & Teacher, desiringGod.org. Probably no text in the Bible reveals the passion of God for his own glory more clearly and bluntly as Isaiah 48:9-11 where God says,
- 1 The Need For A Burning Zeal
- 2 Zeal Must Be Properly Directed
- 3 The Righteous Nature of Zeal
A. Zeal is commanded
i. "Be zealous therefore and repent" (Revelation 3:14-19) ii. "A special people zealous for good works" (Titus 2:14) iii. "Keep fervent in your love for one another" (1Peter 4:8) iv. "Contend earnestly for the faith" (Jude 1:3) v. "Serve God acceptably with reverence and fear" (Hebrews 12:28)
B. Examples of zeal
i. Disciples on road to Emmaus —their hearts burned within them (Luke 24:32) ii. The early Christians "devoted themselves" (Acts 2:41-47) iii. Apollos was mighty in the scriptures, spoke boldly, and refuted vigorously (Acts 18:24-28) iv. Paul "did not cease to warn night and day with tears" (Acts 20:31)
C. Zeal should not be squashed
The above passages show the unwitting error of some today who perceive zeal as emotionalism and something to be squashed.
A. It's Good to be Zealous in Good
Paul said, "It is good to be zealous in a good thing always" (Galatians 4:18)
B. It's Bad to be Zealous in Evil
Of course the corollary is that it is not good to be zealous in an evil thing ever —even ifwe believe that the evil thing is good.
C. Example of Saul's Misdirected Zeal
Saul of Tarsus was an example of one who had "a zeal for God but not according to knowledge" (Philippians 3:6, Romans 10:2). Saul was a persecutor of the early church, later became the Paul the Apostle after his conversion in Damascus (Acts 9).
A. Zeal is Not Nasty or Spiteful
We are to fervently love one another with a pure heart (1Peter 1:22)
B. Zeal is Vindicatory but not Vindictive
i. Good zeal is a lot of things, but it is not vindictive or spiteful (2Corinthians 7:11) ii. Good zeal opposes wrong, but does not seek revenge (Romans 12:19)
Verse Concepts. You shall not worship them or serve them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, and on the third and the fourth generations of those who hate Me, Joshua 24:19. Verse Concepts. Then Joshua said to the people, “You will not be able to serve the Lord, for He is a holy God.
10. Okt. 2013 · Look at Romans 10:1–2 with me: “Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved.” They’re not saved. “For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God.” Stop right there. The most stunning thing about this passage is that you can have a zeal for God and not be saved. That’s the most amazing ...
