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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).
God's Zeal: The Battle of the Three Monotheisms (German: Gottes Eifer. Vom Kampf der drei Monotheismen) is a book by the German philosopher Peter Sloterdijk, published in 2007. It traces the origins of Judaism, Christianity and Islam and criticises monotheism for leading to zealotry.
- Peter Sloterdijk
- Germany
- 2007
- Gottes Eifer. Vom Kampf der drei Monotheismen
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?”
Berean Standard Bible. For I testify about them that they are zealous for God, but not on the basis of knowledge. Berean Literal Bible. For I bear witness about them that they have zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. King James Bible. For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.
- 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)
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,
The zeal of the Lord will perform this. Isaiah 37:32. Verse Concepts. For out of Jerusalem will go forth a remnant and out of Mount Zion survivors. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.”’. Joel 2:18. Verse Concepts. Then the Lord will be zealous for His land. And will have pity on His people.
