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The Necessity of True Christian Zeal in Evil Times

Titus 2:11-14        For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; looking for that blessed hope, … Continue reading

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Self-serving Zeal

2 Kings 10:16        Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD. MATTHEW HENRY (1662-1714): This is commonly taken as not well said by Jehu, and as giving cause to suspect that his heart was not right with … Continue reading

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The Character of True Christian Zeal

Psalm 69:9        The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up. THOMAS MANTON (1620-1677): What is true zeal? J. C. RYLE (1816-1900): A zealous man in religion is a man of one thing. He only sees one thing, he … Continue reading

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Devilish Carnal Zeal Part 2

Luke 9:53-55        And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem. And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come … Continue reading

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Devilish Carnal Zeal Part 1

Acts 9:1        And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest. JOHN NEWTON (1725-1807): Hardly any word in our language is more misunderstood or abused, than zeal. It is … Continue reading

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