The ZEAL of C.O.C.(Church of Christ)

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ZEAL – Heb. ‘kawnaw’Gk. ‘zelos’ – heat, fervent mind(sigasig, alab)

What does the true ‘church of God’, the victorious Christians, have in

common with those who just profess to be followers of God?

1)

(-) ZEAL (+) ZEAL

To belong to a religion

Romans 10:2 II Cor. 7:10-11

He sees the things, the programs andthe church leader

He focuses on his One and Only Savior, JESUS CHRIST

To belong to and be always with CHRIST

2) (-) ZEAL (+) ZEALthat rushes

Ex. King Saul Ex. David

Usurps authority

that waits on God

Submits to God’s

authority

3) (-) ZEAL (+) ZEALthat persecutes

the followers of Christ

Ex. Saul (before he became Paul)

Ex. Peter

Acts 8:1-3/ Phil. 3:8

that proclaims theGospel of Christ

I Peter 2:5; Acts 2

4) tirs

(-) ZEAL (+) ZEALthat strives for

self-gloryEx. Ex.

Stirs up pride and

death

that excels for God’s glory

Stirs up generosity and partnership in

the Gospel

CONCLUSION: Romans 12:11

If you are born again, you are the true church of Christ. You should be the #1 ZEALOUS BELIEVER (just like a

FAN!)

REFLECTION: 1) Where is your zeal directed?2) How zealous are you for

Christ? Admit honestly and prove it.3) Trace the causes of your

lack of zeal? Do something about it.