Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works

Zealous Titus 2:11-14 for good works Literally, “a zealot [Gk zēlōtēs] for good works” Vine’s – “an uncompromising partisan” a fervent proponent of any given person or thing; one who does not concede position when he believes he is right

Zealous Titus 2:11-14 for good works Literally, “a zealot [Gk zēlōtēs] for good works” Vine’s – “an uncompromising partisan” History – first applied to a strict sub-sect of the Pharisees, they were radicalized by Judas of Galilee, violently opposing foreign rule over Jews [Acts 5:37; Mt 10:4; “Cananite”]

Zealous Titus 2:11-14 for good works Literally, “a zealot [Gk zēlōtēs] for good works” Jesus chose both Simon and Paul in their zeal! Vine’s – “an uncompromising partisan” History – a violent, radical sub-sect of Pharisees Other New Testament uses: Acts 22:3 – Paul, Jews toward God 1 Cor 14:12 – Corinthians toward Spiritual Gifts Gal 1:14 – Paul toward Jewish tradition/religion

What are you ZEALOUS for? According to how you live your life, where is your ZEAL? Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works

Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works ZEALOUS for works? “For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God.” Romans 10:2-3 Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works

Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works ZEALOUS for works? “Religious” Zealots: The Taliban Picketers ‘Faith’ Healers/ Snake Handlers Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works

Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works ZEALOUS for works? “Religious” Zealots: Taliban, Picketers, ‘Healers’ Non-Religious “Activists” [Zealots]: Greenpeace PETA “Gay Rights” Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works

Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works ZEALOUS for works? “Religious” Zealots: Taliban, Picketers, ‘Healers’ Non-Religious “Activists” [Zealots]: Greenpeace, PETA, “Rights” Activists Sincere Christians, labeled ‘fundamentalists’ by media and outsiders, often get negatively lumped together with these activists. What makes them [us!] different? Many in these groups have become ‘radicalized’; would not see it as wrong to kill for their beliefs! Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works

Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works Mt 5:10-12 – “Persecuted for righteousness’ sake” Noah 2 Pt 2:5 – “a preacher of righteousness” Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works

Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works Mt 5:10-12 – “Persecuted for righteousness’ sake” Noah Daniel Hb 11:33 – “who through faith…wrought righteousness” Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works

Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works Mt 5:10-12 – “Persecuted for righteousness’ sake” Noah Daniel Jesus Christ John 2:13-17 John 5:18 Isaiah 53:5 Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works

Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works Mt 5:10-12 – “Persecuted for righteousness’ sake” Titus 2:11-14 – God expects righteous “zealots”! Paul’s Rebuke Gal 2:3-5 [11-21] – “to whom we did not yield… even for an hour, that the truth of the gospel might continue with you…” Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works

Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works Mt 5:10-12 – “Persecuted for righteousness’ sake” Titus 2:11-14 – God expects righteous “zealots”! Paul’s Rebuke Peter 1 Pt 3:15 – “…always be ready to give a defense…” Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works

“…contend earnestly for the faith…” ZEALOUS for GOOD works! Mt 5:10-12 – “Persecuted for righteousness’ sake” Titus 2:11-14 – God expects righteous “zealots”! Paul’s Rebuke Peter Jude 3 “…contend earnestly for the faith…” Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works

We have been literally created new, in order to do good works! ZEALOUS for GOOD works! Mt 5:10-12 – “Persecuted for righteousness’ sake” Titus 2:11-14 – God expects righteous “zealots”! Ephesians 2:10 – God created us in Christ Jesus for the purpose of walking in the good works HE prepared We have been literally created new, in order to do good works! cp. 2 Cor 5:17 Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works

Only by His word can we know how to work righteousness ZEALOUS for GOOD works! Mt 5:10-12 – “Persecuted for righteousness’ sake” Titus 2:11-14 – God expects righteous “zealots”! Ephesians 2:10 – God created us for good works 2 Timothy 3:16-17 – He has thoroughly equipped us for every good work by means of His word! Only by His word can we know how to work righteousness Matt 7:21-23 Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works

for the GOOD works of God? Are YOU ZEALOUS for the GOOD works of God? On a radio program: a “zealot” was mimicked as being someone who could quote scripture appropriately Many Christians not in danger of being labeled Are you more zealous for world than for God? Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works

for the GOOD works of God? move you to good works TODAY? Are YOU ZEALOUS for the GOOD works of God? Why not let ZEAL for GOD move you to good works TODAY? John 6:28-29 -- “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.” Titus 2:11-14 Zealous for good works